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Overview |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,182 students)
Clarkson vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Purchase College?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.7% higher at Clarkson than SUNY at Purchase College ($54,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Clarkson ($19,434 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 12% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,948 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 300.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($41,285 vs. $10,312)
Clarkson vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 116 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Clarkson vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $30,600 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/