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Overview |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Marist College?
- Clarkson University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Clarkson than Marist College ($54,960.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Marist College ($32,450 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 2.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,744 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 80.3% larger than aid received Marist College ($41,285 vs. $22,904)
Clarkson vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Clarkson vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Marist 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 Marist College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Clarkson University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/