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Overview |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 12% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Syracuse than Clark University ($61,310.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Syracuse ($32,767 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 57.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($11,690 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Syracuse University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($31,916 vs. $29,110)
Clark University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is the same as at Syracuse University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $50,100)
- Syracuse University and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/