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Overview |
UConn | Clark University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 4,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $54,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $54,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $32,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $31,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
UConn | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 10,730 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 4,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1240/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 4,124 students)
UConn vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Clark University?
- Clark University is 235.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Clark University than University of Connecticut ($54,760.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Clark University ($22,324 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($11,690 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than University of Connecticut (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 87.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($31,916 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Clark University (41.7%)
UConn vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Clark University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $11,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,100)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/