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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 Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 888 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Clarkson University is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Clarkson than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($54,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Clarkson ($18,142 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 29% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,984 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 317.6% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($41,285 vs. $9,886)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 179 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/