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Overview |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #782 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 810/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,252 students)
Claflin University vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Mount Marty College?
- Mount Marty College is 75.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Mount Marty College than Claflin University ($28,900.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Mount Marty College ($19,951 vs. $21,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Marty College are 7.1% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,850 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Marty College than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Marty College students is 74.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($23,877 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Marty College (1030) is 215 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Mount Marty College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Mount Marty College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Mount Marty College (68.4%)
Claflin University vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Mount Marty 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 Mount Marty College and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Marty College is higher than Claflin University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mount Marty College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $30,700)
- Mount Marty College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Mount Marty College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Mount Marty College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/