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Overview |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Manhattan College | ||
| 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 Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,575 students)
Clark University vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Manhattan College?
- Clark University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Clark University than Manhattan College ($52,000.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Clark University ($29,535 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 65.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($11,164 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Clark University ($31,882 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Manhattan College (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $50,100)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/