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Overview |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,042 students)
Clarkson vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or ONU?
- Clarkson University is 55.2% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Clarkson than Ohio Northern University ($56,642.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Clarkson ($26,396 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 28.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,200 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 65% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($43,097 vs. $26,120)
Clarkson vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 40 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than ONU (73.4%)
Clarkson vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or ONU? 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 ONU and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Ohio Northern University (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $400 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $70,800)
- Ohio Northern University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern 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 ONU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/