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Overview |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or CMU?
- Clarke University is 179.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.5% higher at Clarke University than Central Michigan University ($36,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Clarke University ($15,605 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 6.1% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,600 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 124.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($25,403 vs. $11,314)
Clarke University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 4 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Clarke University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
Clarke University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or CMU? 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 CMU and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Central Michigan University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/