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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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 Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,196 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn State Brandywine?
- Clarkson University is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Clarkson than Penn State Brandywine ($54,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Clarkson ($21,600 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 20.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,930 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 328.4% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($41,285 vs. $9,638)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 229 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Penn State Brandywine (72% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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/