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Overview |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 2,704 students)
Clark University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or SUNY Poly?
- Clark University is 674.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.5% higher at Clark University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($54,760.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Clark University ($14,646 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 26.2% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($11,690 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 292.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($31,916 vs. $8,137)
Clark University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $3,100 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $50,100)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/