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Overview |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,495 students)
Clarkson vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Manhattan College?
- Clarkson University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Clarkson than Manhattan College ($56,642.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Clarkson ($28,349 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 8.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,016 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($43,097 vs. $34,438)
Clarkson vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 101 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is the same as at Manhattan College (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/