Clarks Summit University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Clarks Summit University is a private nonprofit institution located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania with approximately 331 undergraduate students enrolled. Clarks Summit University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,873 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $35,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Clarks Summit University was a private Baptist Bible college in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania that offered associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as a high-school dual enrollment option. Besides offering degrees on campus, it also offered undergraduate and graduate degrees online.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 54% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention suggest that a significant portion of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $14,500, and the school's small, faith-based environment may genuinely suit students seeking a tight-knit Christian community. That said, median earnings of $35,200 a decade out are modest, so this is worth considering mainly if the mission and culture align with your values — not as a purely career-driven investment.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (331 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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