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Overview |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Hunter | ||
| 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 Hunter College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Hunter?
- Clarkson University is 693.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.4% higher at Clarkson than CUNY Hunter College ($54,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Clarkson ($4,848 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 54.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($10,808 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 342.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($41,285 vs. $9,325)
Clarkson vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 33 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Clarkson vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than CUNY Hunter College (72% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/