Clarke University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University

Clarke University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University comparison

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Overview	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Location	Dubuque, IA	Olathe, KS
Setting	Small City	Large Suburban
Enrollment	965	1,508
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#576
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	Church of the Nazarene	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	clarke.edu	mnu.edu
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Costs	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Tuition (In State)	$36,900	$34,082
Tuition (Out of State)	$36,900	$34,082
Room & Board	$10,600	$9,848
Avg Net Price	$27,275	$28,787
Avg Grant Aid	$25,403	$22,757
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	97%

Admission	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,665	1,103
Admitted	2,260	737
Acceptance Rate	84.8%	66.8%
Enrolled %	8.5%	31.6%
Avg High School GPA	3.36	3.28
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	18/23	17/24
SAT Range	920/1160	916/1118
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	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Student to Faculty Ratio	9:1	11:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (24%) Business (16%) Education (14%) Psychology (9%) Human Services (6%)	Business (48%) Health Professions (24%) Education (6%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (4%) Psychology (2%)
Outcomes	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Graduation Rate	60%	44%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$42,800	$47,400
Making Student Loan Payments	74%	70%
Median Student Loan Debt	$26,000	$18,750
Median Loan Payment	$268	$193

Diversity	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
% Men	51%	40%
% Women	49%	60%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	85%	60%
% Black	4%	13%
% Hispanic	7%	7%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	1%
% Two or More Races	2%	2%
% International	1%	0%
% Unknown Race	1%	15%

Students	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
% In-State	25%	46%
% Out-of-State	65%	50%
Campus	Clarke University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
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Comparable Facts

• MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 965 students)

Clarke University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?

• Clarke University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $34,082.00)
• Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Clarke University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($36,900.00 vs. $34,082.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarke University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($27,275 vs. $28,787)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 7.6% lower than costs at Clarke University ($9,848 vs. $10,600)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 11.6% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($25,403 vs. $22,757)

Clarke University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Clarke University .

• The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 30 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
• Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
• Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
• Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)

Clarke University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Clarke University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Clarke University.

• The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (60% vs. 44%)
• Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,800)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
• More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/