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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College St. Bona UVM Le Moyne College Middlebury Babson| Clarkson University | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,621 students)
Clarkson vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Fisher?
- Clarkson University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Clarkson than Saint John Fisher College ($54,960.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Clarkson ($28,312 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 22.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,666 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($41,285 vs. $22,155)
Clarkson vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 111 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Fisher (73%)
Clarkson vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Clarkson University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/