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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,231 students)
Clarkson vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Susquahanna?
- Clarkson University is 1% more expensive to attend than Susquahanna for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Clarkson than Susquehanna University ($54,960.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Clarkson ($28,605 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 11.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,960 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Susquehanna University ($41,285 vs. $40,914)
Clarkson vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Clarkson vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/