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Overview |
SCU | Clark University | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
SCU | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
SCU | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,770 students)
SCU vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Clark University?
- Santa Clara University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at SCU than Clark University ($56,880.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than SCU ($32,053 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 53.3% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($11,164 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Santa Clara University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($29,716 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or SCU .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Clark University (50.3%)
SCU vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Clark University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $31,800 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $50,100)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/