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Overview |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | N/A |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 660 students)
Claflin University vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Minerva?
- Minerva University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($17,650.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Minerva than Claflin University ($17,650.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than Claflin University ($15,215 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 29.7% lower than costs at Minerva University ($9,480 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Minerva University (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minerva University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Claflin University ($17,735 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Claflin University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Minerva (1%)
Claflin University vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Minerva? 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 Minerva and Claflin University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/