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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Fisher University of Scranton Canisius Middlebury| Clarkson University | Le Moyne College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Le Moyne College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | lemoyne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Le Moyne College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $23,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $27,125 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 7,066 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1130/1290 | ||
| 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 | Le Moyne College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Le Moyne College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,232 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | Le Moyne College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,203 students)
Clarkson vs. Le Moyne College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Le Moyne College?
- Clarkson University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Le Moyne College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Clarkson than Le Moyne College ($54,960.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Le Moyne College than Clarkson ($23,309 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Le Moyne College are 11.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,050 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Le Moyne College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Le Moyne College ($41,285 vs. $27,125)
Clarkson vs. Le Moyne College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Le Moyne College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Le Moyne College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 125 points higher than at Le Moyne College (1073)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Le Moyne College (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Le Moyne College (3.55)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
Clarkson vs. Le Moyne College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is the same as at Le Moyne College (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Le Moyne College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $52,800)
- Le Moyne College students graduate with a $768 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,232 vs. $27,000)
- Le Moyne College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Le Moyne College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/