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Overview |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1230/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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 Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 1,818 students)
Clarkson vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than Clarkson University ($59,505.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Clarkson ($31,814 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 21.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,955 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($43,097 vs. $42,021)
Clarkson vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
Clarkson vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Clarkson University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/