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Overview |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or The New School?
- Clarkson University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Clarkson than The New School ($54,960.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than The New School ($32,450 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 60.7% lower than costs at The New School ($16,744 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than The New School (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 92% larger than aid received The New School ($41,285 vs. $21,504)
Clarkson vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than The New School (57.2%)
Clarkson vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or The New School? 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 New School and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than The New School (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $18,100 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School 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/