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Overview |
Clark University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Clark University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Clark University is 237.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Clark University than Penn State Harrisburg ($52,000.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Clark University ($22,096 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 34.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,164 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Penn State Harrisburg (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 234.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($29,716 vs. $8,882)
Clark University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $5,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,100)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/