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Overview |
SHU | Clark University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SHU | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,770 students)
SHU vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Clark University?
- Clark University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Clark University than Sacred Heart University ($52,000.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than SHU ($32,053 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 56.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,164 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($29,716 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SHU (3.55)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Clark University (50.3%)
SHU vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Clark University? 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 Clark University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Sacred Heart University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $50,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/