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Overview |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| 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
- Clarke University is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (965 students vs. 934 students)
Clarke University vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Martin Methodist College?
- Clarke University is 310% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310% higher at Clarke University than Martin Methodist College ($36,900.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than Clarke University ($16,762 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 23.3% lower than costs at Clarke University ($8,600 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 181% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($25,403 vs. $9,039)
Clarke University vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Clarke University .
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Clarke University vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Martin Methodist College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($22,315 vs. $26,000)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/