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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola WPI Purdue UChicago Union College Wheaton College Illinois Holy Cross| Illinois Institute of Technology | Clark University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Clark University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | 4,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | $54,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | $54,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | $32,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | $31,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IIT | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,912 | 10,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,939 | 4,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | 1240/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
IIT | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (8,563 students vs. 4,124 students)
IIT vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Clark University?
- Clark University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $49,643.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Clark University than Illinois Institute of Technology ($54,760.00 vs. $49,643.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Clark University ($25,001 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 41.4% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($11,690 vs. $16,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Clark University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 36.1% larger than aid received Clark University ($43,437 vs. $31,916)
IIT vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than Clark University (41.7%)
IIT vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT or Clark 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 Clark University and IIT.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $29,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/