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Overview |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Gonzaga?
- Clarkson University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Clarkson than Gonzaga University ($54,960.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Gonzaga ($32,450 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 21.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,794 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($41,285 vs. $27,601)
Clarkson vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 7 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Clarkson vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Clarkson University (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga 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/