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Overview |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,546 students)
Clark University vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Bethel University?
- Clark University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Clark University than Bethel University ($52,000.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Clark University ($29,915 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 2.9% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,164 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Clark University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($29,716 vs. $24,586)
Clark University vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Bethel University (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates of Clark University and Bethel University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($50,100 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University 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/