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Overview |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 25,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $62,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $62,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $26,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $54,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 51% |
Admission |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 69,195 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 5,168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 7.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 67.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Cornell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Cornell than Clark University ($62,456.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Clark University ($26,060 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 52.2% lower than costs at Cornell University ($11,164 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Cornell University (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Clark University ($54,219 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Clark University vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Clark University (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $48,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $50,100)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/