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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern RIT Vassar Columbia Yale| Clarkson University | New York University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or NYU?
- New York University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at NYU than Clarkson University ($60,438.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Clarkson ($30,730 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 33.9% lower than costs at New York University ($17,016 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than New York University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 12% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($48,269 vs. $43,097)
Clarkson vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 162 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming NYU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than NYU (9.4%)
Clarkson vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or NYU? 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 NYU and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Clarkson University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $70,800)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/