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Overview |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,332 students)
Claflin University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 110.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Stritch than Claflin University ($34,744.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Stritch ($19,951 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 6.5% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,900 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 109.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($28,670 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 213 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Claflin University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $30,700)
- Cardinal Stritch University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Stritch graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Stritch 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/