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Overview |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,175 students)
Clark University vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at St Lawrence University than Clark University ($61,600.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than St Lawrence University ($32,053 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 43.3% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($11,164 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Clark University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 48.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($44,093 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is the same as at St Lawrence University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $50,100)
- St Lawrence University and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/