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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Clark University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Clark University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,624 | 4,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,798 | $54,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,798 | $54,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,110 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,551 | $32,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,080 | $31,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 97% |
Admission |
BU | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,495 | 10,730 | ||
| Admitted | 8,733 | 4,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1240/1400 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BU | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
BU | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BU | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 4,124 students)
BU vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Clark University?
- Boston University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at BU than Clark University ($63,798.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Clark University ($27,551 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 54.9% lower than costs at Boston University ($11,690 vs. $18,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Boston University (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Clark University ($55,080 vs. $31,916)
BU vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than BU (10.8%)
BU vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Clark University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and BU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/