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Overview |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 30,631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #4 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | harvard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $52,659 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $52,659 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $19,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $19,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $61,801 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 61,221 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 3.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 83% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $136,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Harvard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Harvard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Harvard?
- Harvard University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Harvard than Clark University ($52,659.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Clark University ($19,491 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 74.7% lower than costs at Harvard University ($11,164 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Harvard University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 108% larger than aid received Clark University ($61,801 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Harvard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Harvard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harvard or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Clark University vs. Harvard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Harvard? 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 Harvard and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Clark University (97% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $86,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $50,100)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harvard graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/