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Overview |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 686 students)
Clark University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Paul Smith's College?
- Clark University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Clark University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($52,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Clark University ($25,056 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 39.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,164 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($29,716 vs. $24,545)
Clark University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/