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Overview |
Clarkson | UB | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Clarkson | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | UB | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or UB?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at Clarkson than University at Buffalo ($54,960.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Clarkson ($18,524 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 3.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,212 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 384.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($41,285 vs. $8,521)
Clarkson vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 25 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UB (3.75)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than UB (67.7%)
Clarkson vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or UB? 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 UB and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than University at Buffalo (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $12,400 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/