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Overview |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Ithaca College?
- Clarkson University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Clarkson than Ithaca College ($54,960.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Ithaca College ($32,450 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 5.1% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,934 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 39.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($41,285 vs. $29,677)
Clarkson vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Clarkson .
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Clarkson vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Clarkson University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/