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Overview |
UD | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 3,719 students)
UD vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 311.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Clarkson than University of Delaware ($54,960.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Clarkson ($18,044 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 17.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,234 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 233.6% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($41,285 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is the same at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Clarkson University (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $9,500 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/