Clark University vs. Worcester State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Clark University in Worcester, MA with Worcester State University in Worcester, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Worcester State University is larger than Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,745 students vs. 3,925 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Clark University is located in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting); Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
• Clark University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Clark University 8:1; Worcester State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 12.6% lower than at Worcester State University ($12,500 vs. $14,307).
• Out-of-state tuition is 229.5% higher at Clark University than at Worcester State University (about $41,001 more per year; $58,867 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Clark University than at Worcester State University (99% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 266.3% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($34,667 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Clark University and Worcester State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Clark University Jan 15, 2027; Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Clark University average a 3.69 high school GPA, 0.39 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.7% at Clark University vs. 16.7% at Worcester State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than Clark University graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Clark University graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation (82% vs. 66%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.