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Overview |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Clarkson than SUNY at Albany ($54,960.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Clarkson ($17,714 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 7.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,598 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 259.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($41,285 vs. $11,485)
Clarkson vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 107 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Clarkson vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY at Albany (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,000 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/