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Overview |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or UVM?
- Clarkson University is 237.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Clarkson than University of Vermont ($54,960.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Clarkson ($21,849 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 25.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,354 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 115.1% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($41,285 vs. $19,189)
Clarkson vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 13 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UVM (3.75)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than UVM (59.8%)
Clarkson vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or UVM? 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 UVM and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is the same as at University of Vermont (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $17,300 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/