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Overview |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,719 students)
UConn vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 250.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Clarkson than University of Connecticut ($54,960.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Clarkson ($23,985 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 22.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,622 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 181.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($41,285 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 52 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UConn (3.74)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Clarkson University (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $8,800 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/