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Overview |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Cedarville University?
- Clark University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Clark University than Cedarville University ($52,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Clark University ($25,462 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 32.9% lower than costs at Clark University ($8,400 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($29,716 vs. $19,637)
Clark University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Cedarville University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/