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Overview |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Northeastern than Clark University ($59,100.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Northeastern ($32,053 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 65.1% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($11,164 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Northeastern University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Clark University ($42,331 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Clark University vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Northeastern University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Clark University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/