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Overview |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Ithaca College?
- Clark University is 8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Clark University than Ithaca College ($52,000.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Ithaca College ($32,053 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 42.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,164 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($29,716 vs. $29,677)
Clark University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Clark University .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Ithaca College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/