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Overview |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $332 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,830 students)
AAMU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 91.4% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at AAMU than Claflin University ($17,220.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Claflin University ($14,600 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 0.4% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,480 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Alabama A & M University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($13,707 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 35 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming AAMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Alabama A & M University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,700)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $2,816 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($32,184 vs. $35,000)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($332 vs. $361)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/