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Overview |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Saint Joseph's University?
- Clarkson University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Clarkson than Saint Joseph's University ($54,960.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Saint Joseph's University ($32,450 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 9.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,285 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($41,285 vs. $29,822)
Clarkson vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Saint Joseph's University? 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 University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Clarkson University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/