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Overview |
Clark University | KSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Clark University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Clark University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Clark University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,872 students)
Clark University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or KSC?
- Clark University is 342.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at Clark University than Keene State College ($52,000.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Clark University ($19,546 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 21.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,164 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 194.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($29,716 vs. $10,085)
Clark University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or KSC? 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 KSC and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Keene State College (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $5,700 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/