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TU Frostburg State University UMES WPI Union College Wheaton College Holy Cross Bard College Maryland Stonehill College Delaware State University Ithaca College| Salisbury University | Clark University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,770 students)
Salisbury vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Clark University?
- Clark University is 588.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at Clark University than Salisbury University ($52,000.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Clark University ($19,756 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 16.4% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,164 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 329.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($29,716 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Salisbury vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Salisbury University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/