| Clarke vs. Northwestern |
#295 in National Universities #14 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$36,710 |
| expensive$12,237 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,790 |
| More$25,830 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,509 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,060 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter71.83% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.36% |
| Lower5.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.18% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller962 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,705 |
| Smaller815 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,184 |
| Smaller147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger521 |
| Smaller57 | Online Student Population | Larger583 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| Higher39% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower13% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 581) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 998) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 110 | Number of faculty | 191 |
| Lower$61,502 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$68,197 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.