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Overview |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 52% |
Admission |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Villanova than Clark University ($60,768.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Villanova ($32,053 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 44.1% lower than costs at Villanova University ($11,164 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Villanova University (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Clark University ($42,834 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Clark University vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Clark University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $35,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $50,100)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/