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Overview |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Lehigh than Clarkson University ($58,970.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Clarkson ($30,453 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 5.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,890 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Lehigh University (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($44,116 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 140 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh 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 Lehigh (37%)
Clarkson vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Clarkson University (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $70,800)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/