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Overview |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Gonzaga?
- Clark University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Clark University than Gonzaga University ($52,000.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Gonzaga ($32,053 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 23.6% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,164 vs. $13,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($29,716 vs. $27,601)
Clark University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Clark University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $50,100)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/