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Overview |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 7% |
Admission |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 961 students)
Clark University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or USMMA?
- Clark University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Clark University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($54,760.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Clark University ($5,173 vs. $32,767)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (97% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 629.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($31,916 vs. $4,374)
Clark University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Clark University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Clark University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $42,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $50,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/