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RIT UConn St Lawrence University SHU RPI UHart Syracuse Seton Hall University URI University of Scranton St John's UB| Quinnipiac University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 3,603 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Clarkson than Quinnipiac University ($56,642.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Quinnipiac ($33,192 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 3.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,470 vs. $17,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($43,097 vs. $30,035)
Quinnipiac vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 103 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Quinnipiac (77%)
Quinnipiac vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $65,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/