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Overview |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #26 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $22,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $56,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 51% |
Admission |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 12,952 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1425/1540 | ||
| 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 | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $164 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Middlebury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Middlebury based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,843 students)
Clark University vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Middlebury than Clark University ($62,000.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Clark University ($22,181 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 59.4% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($11,164 vs. $17,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Middlebury College (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 90.6% larger than aid received Clark University ($56,639 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
Clark University vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Middlebury is higher than Clark University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Middlebury College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($72,400 vs. $50,100)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $11,111 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($15,889 vs. $27,000)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/