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Overview |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,349 students)
Clarkson vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Augustana?
- Clarkson University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Clarkson than Augustana College ($54,960.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Clarkson ($24,660 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 42.1% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,782 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Augustana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Augustana College ($41,285 vs. $34,946)
Clarkson vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Clarkson vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Clarkson University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana College and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/