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Overview |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 29% |
Admission |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Wake Forest than Clark University ($61,012.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Clark University ($26,197 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 49.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,164 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Wake Forest University (96% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Clark University ($54,233 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Clark University .
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Clark University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Clark University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $50,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/