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Overview |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or University of Scranton?
- Clarkson University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Clarkson than University of Scranton ($54,960.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than University of Scranton ($32,450 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 1.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,490 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($41,285 vs. $30,218)
Clarkson vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 64 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/