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RPI Union College Holy Cross Wheaton College RIT Bard College Stonehill College Stevens Northeastern Ithaca College Worcester State University UMass| Clark University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clark University | WPI | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Clark University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Clark University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at WPI than Clark University ($56,000.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than WPI ($32,053 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 48.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,164 vs. $16,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clark University as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,716 vs. $27,059)
Clark University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or WPI? 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 WPI and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $32,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $50,100)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/