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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 2,919 students)
Clarkson vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or DeSales University?
- Clarkson University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Clarkson than DeSales University ($56,642.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Clarkson ($30,524 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 23.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,800 vs. $17,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 49.7% larger than aid received DeSales University ($43,097 vs. $28,789)
Clarkson vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 144 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than DeSales University (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $19,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/