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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 St Thomas is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,719 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Clarkson than University of St Thomas ($54,960.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Clarkson ($30,137 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 33% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,587 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 27.9% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($41,285 vs. $32,284)
University of St Thomas vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 4 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
University of St Thomas vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Clarkson University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/