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URI WPI Union College Wheaton College Holy Cross SHU Bard College Roger Williams University Stonehill College Ithaca College UMass Brandeis University| Clark University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clark University | RIC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Clark University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Clark University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or RIC?
- Clark University is 448.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at Clark University than Rhode Island College ($52,000.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Clark University ($11,014 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 20.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,164 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 294.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,716 vs. $7,537)
Clark University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or RIC? 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 RIC and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Rhode Island College (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $8,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/