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Overview |
Clark University | EC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Clark University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 657 students)
Clark University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or EC?
- Clark University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Clark University than Elmira College ($54,760.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Clark University ($24,551 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 19.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,690 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Clark University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 21% larger than aid received Elmira College ($31,916 vs. $26,386)
Clark University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or EC? 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 EC and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Elmira College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $4,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/