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Overview |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Fordham than Clarkson University ($60,335.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Fordham ($33,192 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 35.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,016 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Fordham University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Fordham University ($43,097 vs. $33,278)
Clarkson vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 75 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Clarkson vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Clarkson University (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham 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 Fordham 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/