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Overview |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $34,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $34,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 9,041 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1190/1356 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,457 students)
Clarkson vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or University of Portland?
- Clarkson University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Clarkson than University of Portland ($56,642.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than University of Portland ($33,192 vs. $34,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Portland are 2.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,600 vs. $17,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as University of Portland (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 25% larger than aid received University of Portland ($43,097 vs. $34,476)
Clarkson vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 3 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
Clarkson vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or University of Portland? 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 Portland and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Clarkson University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,800 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Portland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/