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Overview |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | MSOE | ||
| 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 MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,729 students)
Clarkson vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or MSOE?
- Clarkson University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Clarkson than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($54,960.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Clarkson ($25,661 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 34% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,494 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($41,285 vs. $31,850)
Clarkson vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 50 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Clarkson vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $68,900)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering 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 MSOE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/