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Overview |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,427 students)
Clark University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Clark University is 635.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.2% higher at Clark University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($52,000.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Clark University ($15,310 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 30.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,164 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than SUNY College at Potsdam (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 155.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($29,716 vs. $11,632)
Clark University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $11,000 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/