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Overview |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,692 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,219 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 2,104 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1045 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 1,025 students)
Clarke University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or JCSU?
- Clarke University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Clarke University than Johnson C Smith University ($38,400.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Clarke University ($19,326 vs. $25,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 22% lower than costs at Clarke University ($9,014 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 82.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($27,219 vs. $14,883)
Clarke University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 249 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (68.2%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Clarke University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $12,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $30,300)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/