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Overview |
Clark University | USciences | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Clark University | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,420 students)
Clark University vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or USciences?
- Clark University is 101.6% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at Clark University than University of the Sciences ($52,000.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 57.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($11,164 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than University of the Sciences (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($29,716 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at USciences (3.63)
Clark University vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or USciences? 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 USciences and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than University of the Sciences (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $50,100)
- University of the Sciences and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/