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Overview |
Claflin University | AU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,363 students)
Claflin University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or AU?
- Averett University is 128.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at AU than Claflin University ($37,640.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than AU ($19,951 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 19.8% lower than costs at Averett University ($9,480 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($26,246 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 98 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at AU (3.07)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than AU (76%)
Claflin University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or AU? 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 AU and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Claflin University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $30,700)
- Averett University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- AU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/