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Overview |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $139 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 232 students)
Claflin University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Claflin University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Claflin University than Appalachian Bible College ($16,476.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Claflin University ($15,106 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 10.7% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,560 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($13,707 vs. $12,996)
Claflin University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 197 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Appalachian Bible College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($32,100 vs. $30,700)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $18,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $32,184)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($139 vs. $332)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/