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Overview |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 15,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $6,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $20,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,692 | $13,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,219 | $7,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 9,889 | ||
| Admitted | 2,104 | 8,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (15,015 students vs. 1,025 students)
Clarke University vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or UNOMAHA?
- Clarke University is 487.5% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $6,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at Clarke University than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($38,400.00 vs. $20,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Clarke University ($13,284 vs. $25,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($11,000 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 270.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($27,219 vs. $7,339)
Clarke University vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 5 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Clarke University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNOMAHA (23)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Clarke University (68.2%)
Clarke University vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $3,800 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,800)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/