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Overview |
Clark University | UVM | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Clark University | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Clark University | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Clark University | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or UVM?
- Clark University is 219.4% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Clark University than University of Vermont ($52,000.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Clark University ($21,849 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($11,164 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Clark University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 54.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($29,716 vs. $19,189)
Clark University vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or UVM? 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 UVM and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than University of Vermont (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $3,400 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,100)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/