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Overview |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 8,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $59,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $59,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $19,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $19,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $60,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 39,644 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 1,782 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 4.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (8,922 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($59,710.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Princeton than Clark University ($59,710.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Clark University ($19,811 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 65.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($11,690 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Princeton University (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 90% larger than aid received Clark University ($60,629 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Clark University vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Clark University (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $63,800 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $50,100)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/