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Overview |
Clark University | MHC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 75% |
Admission |
Clark University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Clark University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | MHC | ||
| 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
- Clark University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 2,330 students)
Clark University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at MHC than Clark University ($63,904.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than MHC ($32,767 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 61.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,690 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 31% larger than aid received Clark University ($41,823 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than MHC (38.3%)
Clark University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or MHC? 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 MHC and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Clark University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $100 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/