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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | EC | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | EC | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 657 students)
Clarkson vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or EC?
- Clarkson University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Clarkson than Elmira College ($56,642.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Clarkson ($24,551 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 21.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,990 vs. $17,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Elmira College ($43,097 vs. $26,386)
Clarkson vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or EC? 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 EC and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Elmira College (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $24,800 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/