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Overview |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 24% |
Students |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Elms College | ||
| 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
- Clark University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,275 students)
Clark University vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Elms College?
- Clark University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Clark University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($52,000.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Clark University ($23,498 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 32.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,164 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Clark University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 9.6% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($29,716 vs. $27,109)
Clark University vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Elms College? 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 Elms College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/