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Overview |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Clark University | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Penn College?
- Clark University is 236.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at Clark University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($52,000.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Clark University ($23,030 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 8.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,164 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 309.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,716 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Clark University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Penn 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 Penn College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/