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Overview |
Clark University | Union College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Clark University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,107 students)
Clark University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Union College?
- Union College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Union College than Clark University ($63,603.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Union College ($32,053 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 41.2% lower than costs at Union College ($11,164 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Union College (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Clark University ($37,530 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Clark University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Union College? 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 Union College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Clark University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $24,100 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $50,100)
- Union College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/