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Overview |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,175 students)
Clarkson vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Clarkson University ($61,600.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than St Lawrence University ($32,450 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 4.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,995 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($44,093 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Clarkson vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Clarkson University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $17,700 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/