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Overview |
Claflin University | RU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Claflin University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $237 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Claflin University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or RU?
- Claflin University is 102% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at RU than Claflin University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Claflin University ($17,105 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 11.5% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,480 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Claflin University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,707 vs. $9,733)
Claflin University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Claflin University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or RU? 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 RU and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Claflin University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $30,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $9,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,184)
- RU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($237 vs. $332)
- More RU 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/