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Overview |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 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 |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,830 students)
Alvernia University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Claflin University?
- Alvernia University is 137.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Alvernia University than Claflin University ($39,100.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Alvernia University ($19,951 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 48% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,480 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 87.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($25,757 vs. $13,707)
Alvernia University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 183 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Claflin University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,700)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/