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Overview |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Maryville College | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,069 students)
Claflin University vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 123.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Maryville College than Claflin University ($36,880.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Maryville College ($19,951 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 33.1% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,480 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 124.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($30,782 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 237 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College 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 Maryville College (69.5%)
Claflin University vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Claflin University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $30,700)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/