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Overview |
Clark University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Clark University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 1,944 students)
Clark University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Penn State Berks?
- Clark University is 255.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at Clark University than Penn State Berks ($54,760.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Clark University ($22,450 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 21.7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($11,690 vs. $14,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Penn State Berks (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 242.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($31,916 vs. $9,327)
Clark University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Penn State Berks (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $5,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,100)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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/