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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,077 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn State Berks?
- Clarkson University is 257.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at Clarkson than Penn State Berks ($54,960.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Clarkson ($21,728 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 16.8% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,334 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 384.1% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($41,285 vs. $8,528)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 220 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Penn State Berks (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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/