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Overview |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Salem State University?
- Clark University is 5,614.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 637.6% higher at Clark University than Salem State University ($52,000.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Clark University ($19,277 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 33.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,164 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 247.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($29,716 vs. $8,562)
Clark University vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Salem State University (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/