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Overview |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 50% |
Admission |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,775 students)
Clark University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or LGCNHS?
- Clark University is 71% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Clark University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($52,000.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than LGCNHS ($32,053 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 1.5% lower than costs at Clark University ($11,000 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 384.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,716 vs. $6,133)
Clark University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Clark University .
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Clark University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Clark University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $1,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/