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Overview |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $34,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $34,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $10,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $27,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $21,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 3,518 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 1,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 40.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,389 students)
Clarkson vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or LeTourneau University?
- Clarkson University is 63.3% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Clarkson than LeTourneau University ($56,642.00 vs. $34,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Clarkson ($27,007 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 61% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($10,570 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 101.6% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($43,097 vs. $21,375)
Clarkson vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 40 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
Clarkson vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or LeTourneau University? 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 LeTourneau University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than LeTourneau University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $14,700 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $56,100)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/