Clarkson vs Springfield
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, NYCatholic life on campusSpringfield CollegeSpringfield, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Clarkson lists Mass every weekday; Springfield lists Mass once a week.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Clarkson: $89,696, against $48,036 at Springfield.
- Clarkson admits 77% of applicants, and Springfield admits 72%.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Potsdam, NY
Springfield, MA
Setting
Town
City
Students
3,603
2,785
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
77%
72%
Average SAT
1304
1275
ACT middle 50%
25–32
27–29
Graduation rate
75%
74%
First-year retention
85%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,305
$30,587
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,335
$22,519
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,934
$22,295
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,321
$23,364
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,990
$27,470
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,757
$34,461
Median debt
$26,000
$26,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$89,696
$48,036
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.