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Overview |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
Clark University | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 492 students)
Clark University vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or SMFA?
- Clark University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Clark University than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($52,000.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than SMFA ($32,053 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 33% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($11,164 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 90.1% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($29,716 vs. $15,629)
Clark University vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Clark University .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $15,800 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/