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Overview |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Yeshiva University?
- Clarkson University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Clarkson than Yeshiva University ($54,960.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Yeshiva University ($32,450 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 20.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,850 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Yeshiva University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($41,285 vs. $30,955)
Clarkson vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Yeshiva University (1229) is 31 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Clarkson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Yeshiva University (63.2%)
Clarkson vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than Clarkson University (84% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $70,800)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/