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RIT Annapolis St Lawrence University Harvard RPI Syracuse USAFA UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury| Clarkson University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 11,430 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 14% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1200/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or West Point?
- Clarkson University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Clarkson than United States Military Academy ($56,642.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($43,097 vs. $0)
Clarkson vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than West Point (14%)
Clarkson vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or West Point? 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 West Point and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Clarkson University (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/