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NJIT RPI RIT Rutgers NYU St Lawrence University Lehigh Northeastern Syracuse IIT UB BU| Stevens Institute of Technology | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,680 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,680 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,665 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,789 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,170 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 6,156 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1500 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 3,603 students)
Stevens vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Clarkson?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Stevens than Clarkson University ($58,680.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Stevens ($33,192 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 9.6% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($17,016 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Stevens Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($43,097 vs. $32,789)
Stevens vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 142 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Stevens vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Clarkson University (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $18,300 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $70,800)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/