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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Brockport, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 6,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | brockport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,442 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $16,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 7,683 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1070/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | SUNY Brockport | ||
| 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 College at Brockport is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (6,424 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Brockport Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNY Brockport?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Brockport for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.7% higher at Clarkson than SUNY College at Brockport ($54,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Brockport than Clarkson ($16,261 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Brockport are 8.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,442 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY College at Brockport (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 319.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Brockport ($41,285 vs. $9,833)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Brockport Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or SUNY Brockport? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Brockport or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 166 points higher than at SUNY Brockport (1032)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY Brockport (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY Brockport (2.79)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than SUNY Brockport (67.9%)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Brockport Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or SUNY Brockport? 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 Brockport and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY College at Brockport (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $26,800 more per year than SUNY Brockport graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Brockport students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Brockport graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Brockport students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/