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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,573 students)
Clarkson vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Clarkson University is 58% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Clarkson than Roberts Wesleyan College ($54,960.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Clarkson ($23,341 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 42% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,792 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 68.6% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($41,285 vs. $24,493)
Clarkson vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 131 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/