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ECSU WPI Union College Wheaton College Holy Cross Bard College SCSU Stonehill College CCSU Ithaca College UMass Brandeis University| Western Connecticut State University | Clark University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
Academics |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,770 students)
WestConn vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Clark University?
- Clark University is 704.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.6% higher at Clark University than Western Connecticut State University ($52,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Clark University ($15,862 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 30.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,164 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 228.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,716 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
WestConn vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $2,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn 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 WestConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/