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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R| Clarkson University | Saint Joseph's College New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #300 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | sjcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $31,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $31,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $18,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $20,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 4,306 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1093/1306 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's College-New 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
- Saint Joseph's College New York is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Saint Joseph's College-New York?
- Clarkson University is 73% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Clarkson than Saint Joseph's College New York ($54,960.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Clarkson ($18,001 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 97% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($8,500 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Saint Joseph's College New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 103.5% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($41,285 vs. $20,286)
Clarkson vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Saint Joseph's College-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College-New York or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 188 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
Clarkson vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Saint Joseph's College-New 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 Saint Joseph's College-New York and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Saint Joseph's College New York (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $54,600)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/