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Overview |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 3,640 students)
Clark University vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Medgar ?
- Clark University is 650.4% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at Clark University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($52,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Clark University ($8,250 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 60.5% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,164 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Clark University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 251% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($29,716 vs. $8,467)
Clark University vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Clark University .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (80% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/