Clarkson vs Palo Alto
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Clarkson CollegeOmaha, NECatholic life on campusPalo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Palo Alto: $83,187, against $64,876 at Clarkson.
- Median debt is lower at Palo Alto: $20,500, against $23,716 at Clarkson.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Omaha, NE
Palo Alto, CA
Setting
City
Rural
Students
1,078
1,223
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
78%
Graduation rate
47%
First-year retention
61%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,241
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,222
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,312
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,003
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,262
Median debt
$23,716
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$64,876
$83,187
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.