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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Penn State Hazleton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $18,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $11,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1020/1280 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Hazleton based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 473 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn State Hazleton?
- Clarkson University is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Clarkson than Penn State Hazleton ($54,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Clarkson ($18,724 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 36.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,254 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Penn State Hazleton (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 271.7% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($41,285 vs. $11,106)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 246 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Penn State Hazleton (72% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Penn State Hazleton graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Hazleton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton 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/