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Overview |
Clark University | CBU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Clark University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,934 students)
Clark University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or CBU?
- Clark University is 46.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Clark University than Christian Brothers University ($52,000.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Clark University ($18,612 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 9.2% lower than costs at Clark University ($10,220 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($29,716 vs. $26,964)
Clark University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or CBU? 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 CBU and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Christian Brothers University (80% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $500 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,100)
- Christian Brothers University and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/