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Overview |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 86% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Clarkson College is 131.5% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Clarkson College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($14,880.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Clarkson College ($13,427 vs. $14,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,284 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Clarkson College (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 112.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($9,554 vs. $4,489)
Clarkson College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is the same at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $7,500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $2,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($22,725 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/