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Overview |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | St. Kate's | ||
| 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 St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,577 students)
Clark University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or St. Kate's?
- Clark University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Clark University than St Catherine University ($52,000.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Clark University ($19,976 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 12.8% lower than costs at Clark University ($9,900 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Clark University ($37,012 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than St Catherine University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates of Clark University and St. Kate's have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($50,100 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Clark University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/