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Overview |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $263 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Furman?
- Furman University is 236.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.2% higher at Furman than Claflin University ($55,392.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Furman ($19,951 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 59.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($9,480 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 165.4% larger than aid received Claflin University ($36,384 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Claflin University .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Furman (67%)
Claflin University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Furman? 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 Furman and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Claflin University (87% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,700)
- Furman University students graduate with a $6,741 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $32,184)
- Furman graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($263 vs. $332)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/