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Overview |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,872 students)
Clarkson vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Salve Regina University?
- Clarkson University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Clarkson than Salve Regina University ($54,960.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Salve Regina University ($32,450 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 1.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,500 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($41,285 vs. $26,787)
Clarkson vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Clarkson vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Clarkson University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salve Regina University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/