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Overview |
Clark University | GSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Clark University | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $148 |
Diversity |
Clark University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,425 students)
Clark University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or GSC?
- Clark University is 590% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 485.6% higher at Clark University than Granite State College ($52,000.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Clark University ($11,850 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 13.6% lower than costs at Clark University ($9,828 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Granite State College (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 458.8% larger than aid received Granite State College ($29,716 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Clark University .
Clark University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or GSC? 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 GSC and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Granite State College (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $13,600 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/