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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College Massachusetts Maritime Academy UVM City College of New York SUNY Stony Brook Middlebury| Clarkson University | SUNY Maritime College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Throggs Neck, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | sunymaritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $15,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $19,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $8,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 1,337 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1140/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $79,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | SUNY Maritime College | ||
| 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 SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,427 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Maritime College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNY Maritime College?
- Clarkson University is 677.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Maritime College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.7% higher at Clarkson than SUNY Maritime College ($54,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Maritime College than Clarkson ($19,712 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Maritime College are 9.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,240 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY Maritime College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 415.3% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($41,285 vs. $8,012)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Maritime College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or SUNY Maritime College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Maritime College or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 85 points higher than at SUNY Maritime College (1113)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY Maritime College (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY Maritime College (3.4)
- SUNY Maritime College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Maritime College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or SUNY Maritime College? 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 Maritime College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than SUNY Maritime College (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Maritime College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($79,700 vs. $70,800)
- SUNY Maritime College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Maritime College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Maritime College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/