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Overview |
Clark University | Penn | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 46% |
Admission |
Clark University | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Clark University | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Penn than Clark University ($56,212.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Clark University ($26,123 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 60.2% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($11,164 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 92.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($57,175 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Penn (6.5%)
Clark University vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Penn? 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 Penn and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Clark University (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $73,500 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $50,100)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/