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Overview |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Clarkson University is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Clarkson than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($54,960.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Clarkson ($25,802 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 0.8% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($16,744 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Long Island University C W Post Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($41,285 vs. $27,862)
Clarkson vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 188 points higher than at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (1010)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (72% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/