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Overview |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Penn than Clarkson University ($56,212.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Clarkson ($26,123 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,744 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 38.5% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($57,175 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 259 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Penn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Clarkson vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Penn? 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 Penn and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Clarkson University (96% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $52,800 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $70,800)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn 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/