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Overview |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Providence?
- Providence College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Providence than Clarkson University ($56,980.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Providence ($32,450 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,540 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($41,285 vs. $30,971)
Clarkson vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
Clarkson vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Providence? 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 Providence and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Clarkson University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/