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RIT St Lawrence University Butler Creighton University RPI Syracuse ISU UB Binghamton University University of St Thomas Union College Iowa| Drake University | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Clarkson | ||
| 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
- Drake University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,719 students)
Drake vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Clarkson than Drake University ($54,960.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Clarkson ($30,333 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 44.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,570 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 32% larger than aid received Drake University ($41,285 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 26 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Drake students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Clarkson University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $68,500)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/