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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse CCSU WestConn SCSU UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury| Eastern Connecticut State University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1198/1390 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,603 students)
ECSU vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 750% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 466.6% higher at Clarkson than Eastern Connecticut State University ($56,642.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Clarkson ($21,205 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 1.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,016 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 336.9% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($43,097 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
ECSU vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $24,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU 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/