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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse Binghamton University BU UB Mason Penn State Harrisburg Union College UVM NYU| Clarkson University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 718 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn State York?
- Clarkson University is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Clarkson than Penn State York ($54,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Clarkson ($18,910 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 389.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($41,285 vs. $8,440)
Clarkson vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 148 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn State York? 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 York and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Penn State York (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/