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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 5,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | oneonta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,974 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 9,895 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 7,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | SUNY College at Oneonta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Oneonta is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (5,430 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNY College at Oneonta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNY College at Oneonta?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oneonta 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 Oneonta ($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 Oneonta than Clarkson ($18,129 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Oneonta are 11.1% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,070 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY College at Oneonta (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 313.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oneonta ($41,285 vs. $9,974)
Clarkson vs. SUNY College at Oneonta Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or SUNY College at Oneonta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Oneonta or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 111 points higher than at SUNY College at Oneonta (1087)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY College at Oneonta (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY College at Oneonta (3.45)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than SUNY College at Oneonta (72.5%)
Clarkson vs. SUNY College at Oneonta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or SUNY College at Oneonta? 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 College at Oneonta and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY College at Oneonta (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $25,100 more per year than SUNY College at Oneonta graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $45,700)
- SUNY College at Oneonta students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Oneonta 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 College at Oneonta students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/