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Overview |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | St Olaf | ||
| 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 Olaf based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,046 students)
Clark University vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at St Olaf than Clark University ($54,650.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Clark University ($26,171 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 11.5% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($11,164 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 36% larger than aid received Clark University ($40,399 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Clark University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from St Olaf College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $50,100)
- St Olaf College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Olaf College and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/