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Overview |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,403 students)
Clark University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Nichols?
- Clark University is 40% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Clark University than Nichols College ($52,000.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Clark University ($27,192 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 26.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,164 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Nichols College ($29,716 vs. $26,515)
Clark University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Nichols College (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,100)
- Nichols College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College 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 Nichols students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/