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NMSU Texas Tech ASU U of A CU Boulder CU Denver UO New Mexico Tech UW UNT UCCS MSU| Clarkson College | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or UNM?
- Clarkson College is 118.7% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at UNM than Clarkson College ($25,138.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Clarkson College ($10,633 vs. $14,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 49.9% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($7,284 vs. $10,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Clarkson College (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 3% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($9,554 vs. $9,280)
Clarkson College vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 10 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College or UNM? 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 UNM and Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $8,900 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNM graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/