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Overview |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,921 students)
Clark University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Springfield College?
- Clark University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Clark University than Springfield College ($52,000.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Clark University ($27,930 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 22.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,164 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,716 vs. $28,376)
Clark University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Springfield College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College 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 Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/