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Overview |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 326 students)
Clarkson vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or The King's College?
- Clarkson University is 161.7% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.7% higher at Clarkson than The King's College ($54,960.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than The King's College ($32,450 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 9.9% lower than costs at The King's College ($16,744 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 67.6% larger than aid received The King's College ($41,285 vs. $24,640)
Clarkson vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 17 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Clarkson vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or The King's 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 The King's College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than The King's College (72% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/