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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (6,780 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNY Cortland?
- Clarkson University is 701.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.6% higher at Clarkson than SUNY College at Cortland ($56,642.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Clarkson ($18,474 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 11.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,210 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 436.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($43,097 vs. $8,034)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $23,500 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/