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Overview |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,573 students)
Clark University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Clark University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Clark University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($52,000.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Clark University ($23,341 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 5.6% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($11,164 vs. $11,792)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Clark University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($29,716 vs. $24,493)
Clark University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/