| Clarkson vs. CIA |
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|---|---|---|
#192 in National Universities #32 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,670 |
| expensive$36,856 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,560 |
| More$41,167 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,858 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,065 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter77.36% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.15% |
| Lower9.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.99% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,348 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,147 |
| Smaller2,296 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,011 |
| Larger1,052 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller136 |
| Larger317 | Online Student Population | Smaller99 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,482) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,951) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,766) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,240) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 313 | Number of faculty | 202 |
| Higher$103,472 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,263 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.