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Overview |
UMES | Clark University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UMES | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMES | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UMES | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Clark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Clark University?
- Clark University is 822.5% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.8% higher at Clark University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($52,000.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Clark University ($12,020 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 5% lower than costs at Clark University ($10,636 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 133.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($29,716 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or UMES .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Clark University (50.3%)
UMES vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $9,700 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $40,400)
- Clark University and UMES graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and UMES graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/