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Overview |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or TCU?
- Clarkson University is 2% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $53,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Clarkson than Texas Christian University ($54,960.00 vs. $53,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than TCU ($32,450 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 17.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,250 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($41,285 vs. $28,048)
Clarkson vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 22 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than TCU (56.1%)
Clarkson vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or TCU? 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 TCU and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Clarkson University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $13,200 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU 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 TCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/