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Overview |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 2,217 students)
Clark University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Dickinson College than Clark University ($62,900.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Dickinson College ($32,767 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 41.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,690 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 26% larger than aid received Clark University ($40,209 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Clark University .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Clark University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College 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/