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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Nazareth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,522 students)
Clarkson vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Nazareth College?
- Clarkson University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Clarkson than Nazareth College ($54,960.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Clarkson ($31,620 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 10.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,190 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($41,285 vs. $22,625)
Clarkson vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Clarkson University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $25,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/