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South Carolina State University WPI Stetson University CAU Lynn University Benedict College Shaw University Newberry College Everglades University Allen University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Middle Georgia College| Claflin University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 52% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Claflin University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Claflin University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($16,476.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Claflin University ($17,002 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 4% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,112 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (93% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 263% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($13,707 vs. $3,776)
Claflin University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Claflin University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Claflin University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Claflin University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $36,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $30,700)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/