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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,095 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn State Abington?
- Clarkson University is 285.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at Clarkson than Penn State Abington ($56,642.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Clarkson ($17,561 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 42.8% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,912 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 352.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($43,097 vs. $9,516)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 223 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Penn State Abington (72% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/