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Overview |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,559 students)
Clarkson vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Pacific?
- Clarkson University is 8% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Clarkson than Pacific University ($54,960.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Pacific ($32,450 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 16.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,408 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Pacific University ($41,285 vs. $33,340)
Clarkson vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 108 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Pacific University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/