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Overview |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 3,719 students)
Yale vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Clarkson?
- Yale University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Yale than Clarkson University ($62,250.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Clarkson ($18,647 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 10.2% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,744 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Yale University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($63,523 vs. $41,285)
Yale vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 300 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Yale students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Clarkson University (97% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $47,600 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $70,800)
- Yale University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/