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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Elizabethtown College Middlebury Babson U of R| Clarkson University | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | LVC | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,080 students)
Clarkson vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or LVC?
- Clarkson University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Clarkson than Lebanon Valley College ($54,960.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Clarkson ($26,743 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 26.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,220 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($41,285 vs. $35,245)
Clarkson vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at LVC (3.79)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than LVC (76.7%)
Clarkson vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or LVC? 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 LVC and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Clarkson University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $23,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley 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 LVC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/