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Overview |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Clark University?
- Amherst College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Amherst than Clark University ($63,500.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Clark University ($21,367 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 50% lower than costs at Amherst College ($11,164 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Amherst College (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 97.5% larger than aid received Clark University ($58,693 vs. $29,716)
Amherst vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Clark University (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $31,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $50,100)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/