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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 3,719 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Clarkson than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($54,960.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Clarkson ($29,651 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,890 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($41,285 vs. $37,006)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 59 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/