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Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, NY
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Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$57,950Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$57,016
cheaper$36,856Graduate Tuitionexpensive$57,764
More$39,197Average Financial Aid AmountLess$26,782
Admission
Lower1,280 SAT
27 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,360 SAT
31 ACT
Easier78.42%Acceptance RateTighter67.17%
Lower11.53%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable19.88%
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
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller3,719Total EnrollmentLarger16,615
Smaller2,668Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger13,940
Smaller1,051Graduate Student PopulationLarger2,675
Smaller281Online Student PopulationLarger655
Completion & Outcomes
72%Graduate Rate72%
20%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower83%Retention RateHigher85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,482)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,875)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,766)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
357Number of faculties1,380
Higher$102,809Average Faculty SalaryLower$99,372
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.