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Overview |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Elon?
- Clarkson University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Clarkson than Elon University ($54,960.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Elon ($32,450 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 20.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,886 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 197.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($41,285 vs. $13,880)
Clarkson vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 13 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Elon (74.5%)
Clarkson vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Elon? 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 Elon and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Clarkson University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/