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Overview |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or City College of New York?
- Clarkson University is 693.1% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.4% higher at Clarkson than CUNY City College ($54,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Clarkson ($5,181 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,744 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 320.3% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($41,285 vs. $9,822)
Clarkson vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 73 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Clarkson vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or City College of New York? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between City College of New York and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than CUNY City College (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $21,000 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/