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Overview |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 888 students)
Clark University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Clark University is 255.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at Clark University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($52,000.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Clark University ($18,142 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 16.3% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($11,164 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 200.6% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($29,716 vs. $9,886)
Clark University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 State Lehigh Valley and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $5,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,100)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/