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Overview |
Clark University | SNU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Clark University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Clark University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,507 students)
Clark University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or SNU?
- Clark University is 92.6% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Clark University than Southern Nazarene University ($52,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Clark University ($22,098 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 41.3% lower than costs at Clark University ($7,900 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 49% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($29,716 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SNU (3.3)
Clark University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or SNU? 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 SNU and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Southern Nazarene University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,100)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/