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Overview |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 66.7% | ||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 320 students)
Clark University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Goddard College?
- Clark University is 185.5% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.5% higher at Clark University than Goddard College ($52,000.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Clark University ($17,931 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 431.6% lower than costs at Clark University ($2,100 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Goddard College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 197.1% larger than aid received Goddard College ($29,716 vs. $10,002)
Clark University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Clark University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and Clark University.
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/