by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Clarke worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Clarke is ranked #1,861 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Iowa, it ranks #27 of 48 for value.
Among the majors Clarke offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Health Services | #55 of 83 |
| Teacher Education | #241 of 404 |
| Elementary Education | #427 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #490 of 789 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #585 of 960 |
| Registered Nursing | #593 of 966 |
| Nursing | #593 of 966 |
| General Psychology | #609 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #609 of 1,068 |
| Business Administration / Management | #693 of 1,232 |
Below is the detailed Clarke value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Clarke University is ranked #18 out of #24 in Iowa for quality and #27 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Clarke financial aid page to be sure.
Clarke University is ranked #1,861 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Clarke University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Clarke costs about $26,036. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $104,142 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,609 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,479 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,036 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $104,142 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Clarke net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Clarke costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Clarke degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $222,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $104,142 | #1,861 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $222,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $104,142 | #27 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,916 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Clarke shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,570 |
| $30K–$48K | $23,640 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,569 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,435 |
| Over $110K | $10,870 |
About 95% of Clarke undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,483 per year. Get more details on the Clarke financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Clarke cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.