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Overview |
Clark University | Providence | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Clark University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Clark University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Providence?
- Providence College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Providence than Clark University ($56,980.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Providence ($32,053 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 48.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,164 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Providence College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Clark University ($30,971 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Providence? 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 Providence and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Clark University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $50,100)
- Providence College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/