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Overview |
Clark University | TCU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Clark University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clark University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at TCU than Clark University ($57,130.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than TCU ($32,767 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 26.6% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,690 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Texas Christian University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Clark University ($33,813 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at TCU (3.68)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or TCU? 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 TCU and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Texas Christian University (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/