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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Castleton State College Babson U of R| Clarkson University | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,399 students)
Clarkson vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Saint Michael's College?
- Clarkson University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Clarkson than Saint Michael's College ($54,960.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Clarkson ($27,700 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 11.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,995 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($41,285 vs. $37,162)
Clarkson vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Clarkson University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $52,600)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/