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RPI UB Binghamton University St Lawrence University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Clarkson University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or RIT ?
- Clarkson University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Clarkson than Rochester Institute of Technology ($54,960.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than RIT ($32,450 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 11.8% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,978 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($41,285 vs. $29,122)
Clarkson vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 53 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming RIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at RIT (3.7)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than RIT (67.2%)
Clarkson vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or RIT ? 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 RIT and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $5,900 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $64,900)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/