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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Chapman UOP WPI UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside San Jose State| University of San Francisco | Clark University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Clark University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
USF | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
USF | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
USF | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,770 students)
USF vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Clark University?
- University of San Francisco is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at USF than Clark University ($54,980.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than USF ($32,053 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 48.2% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($11,164 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco as Clark University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 4% larger than aid received Clark University ($30,916 vs. $29,716)
USF vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or USF .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Clark University (50.3%)
USF vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than University of San Francisco (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $20,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $50,100)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USF graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/