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Overview |
AU | Clark University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1250/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 57% | ||
Campus |
AU | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,770 students)
AU vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Clark University?
- American University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at AU than Clark University ($53,070.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than AU ($32,053 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 40.7% lower than costs at American University ($11,164 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than American University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 9.5% larger than aid received American University ($29,716 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Clark University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Clark University and AU.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,100)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/