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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse Lehman UB Queens College Binghamton University Union College UVM Medgar John Jay| Clarkson University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 880/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or City Tech?
- Clarkson University is 717.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.7% higher at Clarkson than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($56,642.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Clarkson ($5,417 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 28% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,016 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 445.3% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($43,097 vs. $7,904)
Clarkson vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Clarkson .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or City Tech? 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 Tech and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (72% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $27,800 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/