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Overview |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Curry College?
- Curry College is 15% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Curry College than Clarke University ($42,440.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarke University than Curry College ($27,275 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 60.7% lower than costs at Curry College ($10,600 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Clarke University ($29,402 vs. $25,403)
Clarke University vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 104 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Clarke University vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or Curry College? 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 Curry College and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Curry College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,800)
- Curry College and Clarke University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Curry College and Clarke University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/