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Overview |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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
- Clark University is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 298 students)
Clark University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Clark University ($61,600.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Simon's Rock ($32,053 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 54.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($11,164 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Clark University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 28.3% larger than aid received Clark University ($38,119 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Clark University.
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock 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/