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Overview |
UD | Clark University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 4,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $54,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $54,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $32,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $31,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
UD | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 10,730 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 4,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 4,124 students)
UD vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Clark University?
- Clark University is 290% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Clark University than University of Delaware ($54,760.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Clark University ($17,716 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 26.9% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,690 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than University of Delaware (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 145.6% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($31,916 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Clark University (41.7%)
UD vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than University of Delaware (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $11,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $50,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/