Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Clark University | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $18,368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 44% |
Admission |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Penn State?
- Clark University is 183.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Clark University than Penn State Main Campus ($52,000.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Clark University ($26,747 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 14.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,164 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Penn State Main Campus (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 195.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($29,716 vs. $10,066)
Clark University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Clark University .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Clark University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,100)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/