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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Webb Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Glen Cove, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $55,075 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $55,075 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $19,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $56,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 38 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Webb Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 102 students)
Clarkson vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Webb Institute?
- Webb Institute is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($55,075.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Webb Institute than Clarkson University ($55,075.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Clarkson ($19,744 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 19.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,990 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Webb Institute (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 36.3% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($56,291 vs. $41,285)
Clarkson vs. Webb Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Webb Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webb Institute or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Webb Institute (1442) is 244 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Webb Institute students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Webb Institute (20.8%)
Clarkson vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and Clarkson.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/