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Overview |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $152 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 386 students)
Clarkson vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Olin College than Clarkson University ($57,280.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Olin College ($32,450 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 10.6% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($16,744 vs. $18,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Olin College of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($41,285 vs. $40,522)
Clarkson vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 308 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Clarkson vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Clarkson University (96% vs. 72%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($152 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/