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Overview |
Clarke University | Central | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clarke University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Central?
- Clarke University is 359% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.5% higher at Clarke University than University of Central Missouri ($36,900.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Clarke University ($15,117 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 9.3% lower than costs at Clarke University ($9,699 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 289.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($25,403 vs. $6,517)
Clarke University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 35 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Central (71.3%)
Clarke University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or Central? 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 Central and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than University of Central Missouri (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/