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Overview |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 3% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Drexel than Clarkson University ($56,595.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Drexel ($32,450 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 1.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,744 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Drexel University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Drexel University ($41,285 vs. $33,861)
Clarkson vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 16 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Drexel University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $70,800)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/