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Overview |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or WMU?
- Clarke University is 154.1% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Clarke University than Western Michigan University ($36,900.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Clarke University ($20,030 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 4.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,600 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 272.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($25,403 vs. $6,813)
Clarke University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 15 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than WMU (84.6%)
Clarke University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or WMU? 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 WMU and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Western Michigan University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,633)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/