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Overview |
Clark University | UArts | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,313 students)
Clark University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or UArts?
- Clark University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Clark University than The University of the Arts ($52,000.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than UArts ($32,053 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 60.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,164 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 16.7% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($29,716 vs. $25,460)
Clark University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Clark University .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or UArts? 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 UArts and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than The University of the Arts (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $15,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/