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Overview |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (10,111 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Villanova than Clarkson University ($63,806.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Villanova ($33,192 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 0.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,896 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Villanova University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Villanova University ($43,097 vs. $42,948)
Clarkson vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 128 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Clarkson vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Clarkson University (90% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $70,800)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/