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Overview |
Clark University | TESC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Clark University | TESC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
Clark University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Clark University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | - | ||
Campus |
Clark University | TESC | ||
| 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
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or TESC?
- Clark University is 605.4% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 444.2% higher at Clark University than Thomas Edison State College ($52,000.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 118.8% lower than costs at Clark University ($5,103 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Thomas Edison State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($29,716 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Clark University .
Clark University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or TESC? 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 TESC and Clark University.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $50,100)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/