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Overview |
Clark University | RPI | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Clark University | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1330/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Clark University | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | RPI | ||
| 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($60,360.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at RPI than Clark University ($60,360.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than RPI ($32,767 vs. $35,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 50% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($11,690 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 37.8% larger than aid received Clark University ($43,994 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or RPI? 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 RPI and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Clark University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $32,400 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Clark University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/