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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU RIT USF St Lawrence University USC RPI PLNU| University of San Diego | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Clarkson | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
USD | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,719 students)
USD vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Clarkson than University of San Diego ($54,960.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than USD ($32,450 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,744 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($41,285 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 38 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Clarkson University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $600 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/