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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM SUNY Delhi Middlebury Babson U of R| Clarkson University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,348 students)
Clarkson vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Alfred State College?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.4% higher at Clarkson than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($54,960.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Clarkson ($17,262 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 22.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,620 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 367.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($41,285 vs. $8,830)
Clarkson vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 182 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $28,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/