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UConn UVM Penn State Rutgers UMass Dartmouth BU UD RIT University of Massachusetts-Lowell Binghamton University Northeastern Purdue| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 3,603 students)
UMass vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 241.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Clarkson than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($56,642.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Clarkson ($22,954 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 14.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,869 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 249.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,097 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 28 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/