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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University RIT Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard| Northeastern University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,719 students)
Northeastern vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Clarkson?
- Northeastern University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Northeastern than Clarkson University ($59,100.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Northeastern ($32,450 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 10.1% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,744 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($42,331 vs. $41,285)
Northeastern vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 237 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $69,500)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/