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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| University of Kansas | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KU | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,133 students)
KU vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Clarkson College?
- Clarkson College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at KU than Clarkson College ($26,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than KU ($14,506 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 39.2% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($7,284 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Clarkson College (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 16.6% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($11,140 vs. $9,554)
KU vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 95 points higher than at Clarkson College (1050)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Clarkson College (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
KU vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Clarkson College (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $3,000 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $51,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- KU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/