Clarkson vs Union

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Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Union has more expensive tuition & fees ($69,039) than Clarkson ($59,398).
It is harder to admit to Union than Clarkson.
Union has a higher submitted SAT score (1,300) than Clarkson (1,300).
Union has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Clarkson (28).
Clarkson has more students with 3,348 students while Union has 2,065 students.
Union has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while Clarkson's ratio is 13 to 1.
Clarkson has more full-time faculties with 241 faculties while Union has 207 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Clarkson University	vs.	Union College
Potsdam, New York	Location	Schenectady, New York
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
$59,398	2025 Tuition & Fees	$69,039
97%	% Receiving Financial Aid	92%
$43,602	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$40,693

77.36 %	Acceptance Rates	43.92 %
9.49 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	13.87 %
1,300	SAT Score	1,390
28	ACT Score	31
75 %	Graduation Rate	80 %
18 %	Transfer-out Rate	12 %
85 %	Retention Rate	90 %
3,348	Student Population	2,065
241	Number of Faculties	207
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	ROTC, Study Abroad
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between Clarkson and Union

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors