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Overview |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 886 students)
Clark University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Chowan University?
- Clark University is 100.9% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Clark University than Chowan University ($52,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Clark University ($17,334 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 15.7% lower than costs at Clark University ($9,650 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Chowan University ($29,716 vs. $20,580)
Clark University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Chowan University (80% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $34,600)
- Clark University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Clark University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/