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Overview |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Wagner College | ||
| 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 1,949 students)
Clark University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Wagner College?
- Clark University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Clark University than Wagner College ($52,000.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Clark University ($29,710 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 36.9% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,164 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 16% larger than aid received Clark University ($34,485 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Wagner College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $50,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/