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Overview |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,627 students)
Clark University vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Belhaven University?
- Clark University is 85.8% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Clark University than Belhaven University ($52,000.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Clark University ($19,794 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 22.7% lower than costs at Clark University ($9,100 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Belhaven University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 74.1% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($29,716 vs. $17,067)
Clark University vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Clark University vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Belhaven University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $40,900)
- Clark University students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Clark University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/