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Overview |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Marquette University?
- Clarkson University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Clarkson than Marquette University ($56,642.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Clarkson ($32,031 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 8.1% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,740 vs. $17,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 36% larger than aid received Marquette University ($43,097 vs. $31,683)
Clarkson vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 21 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Marquette 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 Marquette University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Clarkson University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $67,500)
- Marquette University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/