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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Stonehill College Middlebury Babson Quinnipiac| Saint Anselm College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Clarkson than Saint Anselm College ($54,960.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Saint Anselm College ($32,450 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 4.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,000 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($41,285 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Clarkson University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $60,100)
- Clarkson University and Saint Anselm College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson University and Saint Anselm College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/