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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,842 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNYIT?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.2% higher at Clarkson than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($54,960.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Clarkson ($13,799 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 19.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,008 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 334.7% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($41,285 vs. $9,497)
Clarkson vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 57 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $17,600 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/