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Overview |
Clark University | Brown | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 11,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $65,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $65,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $26,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $58,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 51% |
Admission |
Clark University | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 51,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 5.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (11,516 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Brown?
- Brown University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($65,656.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Brown than Clark University ($65,656.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Clark University ($26,608 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 42% lower than costs at Brown University ($11,690 vs. $16,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Brown University (97% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 82.9% larger than aid received Clark University ($58,378 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Brown (5.2%)
Clark University vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Brown? 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 Brown and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Clark University (95% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $37,500 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $50,100)
- Brown University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/