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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| St Catherine University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,533 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,864 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,864 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,636 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,357 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,206 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,703 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,602 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 29% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,533 students)
St. Kate's vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Clarkson than St Catherine University ($56,642.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Clarkson ($22,357 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 46.2% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,636 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than St Catherine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 19% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($43,097 vs. $36,206)
St. Kate's vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 166 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
St. Kate's vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than St Catherine University (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $20,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $50,100)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/