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Overview |
Clark University | NEC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Clark University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | NEC | ||
| 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 NEC based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,852 students)
Clark University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or NEC?
- Clark University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Clark University than New England College ($52,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Clark University ($29,512 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 50.5% lower than costs at New England College ($11,164 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Clark University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 1.5% larger than aid received New England College ($29,716 vs. $29,272)
Clark University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or NEC? 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 NEC and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than New England College (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $10,700 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/