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Overview |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $332 |
Diversity |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 1,830 students)
AUM vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 100.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at AUM than Claflin University ($18,480.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Claflin University ($13,163 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 28.7% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,368 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($13,707 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 175 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming AUM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Claflin University (78%)
AUM vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $7,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,700)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $9,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $32,184)
- AUM graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($229 vs. $332)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/