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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Touro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1220/1428 | ||
| 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 |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Touro College?
- Clarkson University is 170.1% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.1% higher at Clarkson than Touro College ($54,960.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Clarkson ($23,960 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 138.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($7,010 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Touro College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 315.3% larger than aid received Touro College ($41,285 vs. $9,941)
Clarkson vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Touro College (71.3%)
Clarkson vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or Touro 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 Touro College and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Touro College (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $31,000 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Touro College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/