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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Clarkson | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Juniata 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,212 students)
Clarkson vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Juniata College?
- Clarkson University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Clarkson than Juniata College ($54,960.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Clarkson ($29,926 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 28.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,050 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Juniata College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Juniata College ($41,285 vs. $36,116)
Clarkson vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
Clarkson vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Juniata 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 Juniata College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Clarkson University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $53,100)
- Juniata College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Juniata College and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juniata 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/