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Overview |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Clarkson University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Clarkson than Widener University Main Campus ($54,960.00 vs. $50,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Clarkson ($32,185 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 10.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,200 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Widener University Main Campus ($41,285 vs. $32,412)
Clarkson vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 166 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Widener University Main Campus (72% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,500)
- Widener University Main Campus and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/