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Overview |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 11,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $47,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $47,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $31,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $31,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 22,747 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 14,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 61.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1195/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (11,304 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or University of Dayton?
- Clarkson University is 19% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Clarkson than University of Dayton ($56,642.00 vs. $47,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Clarkson ($31,551 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 8.8% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,640 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 35.3% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($43,097 vs. $31,852)
Clarkson vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 11 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than University of Dayton (61.6%)
Clarkson vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Clarkson University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $13,500 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/