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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 77% |
Admission |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,133 students)
K-State vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Clarkson College?
- Clarkson College is 56.8% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at K-State than Clarkson College ($25,560.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than K-State ($14,506 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 38.7% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,284 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Clarkson College (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($9,554 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
K-State vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Clarkson College? 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 College and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is the same as at Clarkson College (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $1,900 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,700)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/