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Overview |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Claflin University?
- Bluffton University is 110.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Bluffton University than Claflin University ($34,716.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Bluffton University ($19,951 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 22.4% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($9,480 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 105.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($28,214 vs. $13,707)
Bluffton University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 157 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Claflin University (78%)
Bluffton University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton 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 Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Claflin University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $30,700)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/