Clarkson vs. Fresno State

The following statements compare Clarkson University and California State University-San Marcos with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Clarkson's tuition ($57,950) is more expensive than Fresno State ($19,614).
  • Clarkson's acceptance rate (77.16%) is lower than Fresno State (95.70%).
  • Fresno State has higher yield (15.66%) than Clarkson (10.72%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,300.
  • Clarkson's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Fresno State (23 to 1).
  • Fresno State (15,109 students) is larger than Clarkson (3,719 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Clarkson ($39,197) has higher amount of financial aid than Fresno State ($8,305).
  • Clarkson's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Fresno State (56%).
Clarkson University

Clarkson University

Private, 4 years • Potsdam, NY #146 National Universities, #45 in New York more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$57,950
Financial Aid
$39,197
Test Scores
1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
77.16% Acceptance Rate
10.72% Yield
Enrollment
2,668 Undergraduate
1,051 Graduate
281 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
241 Faculties (full-time)
706 Staffs (full-time)
$102,099 Faculty Salary
$63,604 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,250 annual charge
-2,417 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,766 annual charge
California State University-San Marcos

California State University-San Marcos

Public, 4 years • San Marcos, CA #52 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,734 In-State
$19,614 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,305
Test Scores
Admission
95.70% Acceptance Rate
15.66% Yield
Enrollment
13,914 Undergraduate
1,195 Graduate
1,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
392 Faculties (full-time)
1,199 Staffs (full-time)
$90,352 Faculty Salary
$73,503 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,944 annual charge
-1,954 capacity
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