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Overview |
Clark University | Temple | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Clark University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Clark University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Temple?
- Clark University is 157.3% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Clark University than Temple University ($52,000.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Clark University ($23,935 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 40.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,164 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Temple University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 156.7% larger than aid received Temple University ($29,716 vs. $11,575)
Clark University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Temple? 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 Temple and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Temple University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,100)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/