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Overview |
Clark University | RISD | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 34% |
Admission |
Clark University | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,620 students)
Clark University vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at RISD than Clark University ($56,435.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than RISD ($32,053 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 36.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($11,164 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Rhode Island School of Design (96% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 26.1% larger than aid received Clark University ($37,480 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than RISD (17.4%)
Clark University vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or RISD? 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 RISD and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Clark University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $1,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,100)
- Rhode Island School of Design and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rhode Island School of Design and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/