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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland RIT St Lawrence University UWT UWB RPI Syracuse USF Washington State| Clarkson University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Seattle U?
- Clarkson University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Clarkson than Seattle University ($54,960.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Seattle U ($32,450 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 23.8% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,524 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Seattle University ($41,285 vs. $30,917)
Clarkson vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 6 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Seattle University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/