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Overview |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1093/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Siena College?
- Clarkson University is 33% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Clarkson than Siena College ($56,642.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Clarkson ($32,602 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 1.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,700 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 45% larger than aid received Siena College ($43,097 vs. $29,727)
Clarkson vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Clarkson vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Siena 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 Siena College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Clarkson University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,800)
- Siena College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College 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 Siena College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/