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Overview |
BC | Clark University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 96% |
Admission |
BC | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
BC | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BC | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,770 students)
BC vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Clark University?
- Boston College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at BC than Clark University ($62,950.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Clark University ($30,559 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 44.4% lower than costs at Boston College ($11,164 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Boston College (96% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Clark University ($49,992 vs. $29,716)
BC vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Clark University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $40,800 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $50,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/