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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Drexel Middlebury Babson U of R| Clarkson University | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,420 students)
Clarkson vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or USciences?
- Clarkson University is 113% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Clarkson than University of the Sciences ($54,960.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,744 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($41,285 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 53 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USciences (3.63)
Clarkson vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or USciences? 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 USciences and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than University of the Sciences (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $20,300 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $70,800)
- University of the Sciences and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/