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Overview |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
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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 | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $373 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Peirce College | ||
| 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 Peirce College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 856 students)
Clark University vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Peirce College?
- Clark University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.1% higher at Clark University than Peirce College ($52,000.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Clark University ($9,621 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 75.1% lower than costs at Clark University ($6,376 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 244% larger than aid received Peirce College ($29,716 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Clark University .
Clark University vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Peirce College (80% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University students graduate with a $9,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,125)
- Clark University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($279 vs. $373)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/