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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (5,966 students vs. 3,719 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 326% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Clarkson than Rutgers University Camden ($54,960.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Clarkson ($14,151 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 29.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,923 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 163.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($41,285 vs. $15,670)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 178 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Rutgers University Camden (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Rutgers University-Camden graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden 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/