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Overview |
Clark University | NYU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 41% |
Admission |
Clark University | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clark University | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clark University | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or NYU?
- New York University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at NYU than Clark University ($60,438.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Clark University ($30,730 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 94.9% lower than costs at New York University ($11,690 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than New York University (97% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Clark University ($48,269 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than NYU (9.4%)
Clark University vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or NYU? 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 NYU and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Clark University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $25,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $50,100)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/