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Overview |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Seattle U?
- Clark University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Clark University than Seattle University ($52,000.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Seattle U ($32,053 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 21.1% lower than costs at Seattle University ($11,164 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 4% larger than aid received Clark University ($30,917 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Seattle University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $50,100)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/