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Overview |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 5,670 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $50,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $26,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 11,092 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 5,267 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1250/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Emerson | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Emerson?
- Clark University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Clark University than Emerson College ($54,760.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Emerson ($32,767 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 73.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,690 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Emerson College (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($31,916 vs. $26,447)
Clark University vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Clark University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/