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Overview |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Clark University is 267.4% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Clark University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($54,760.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Clark University ($17,554 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 49.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,690 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than University of Massachusetts Boston (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 153.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($31,916 vs. $12,611)
Clark University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $1,100 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/