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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.7% higher at Clarkson than SUNY at Geneseo ($54,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Clarkson ($19,557 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 18.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,166 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 410.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($41,285 vs. $8,089)
Clarkson vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 8 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Clarkson vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Clarkson University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $19,700 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/