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Overview |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $256 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Regent University?
- Regent University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Regent University than Claflin University ($18,080.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Claflin University ($17,341 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 32.1% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,174 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Regent University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Regent University ($13,707 vs. $11,842)
Claflin University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 236 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Claflin University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Regent University? 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 Regent University and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Regent University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $30,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $7,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $32,184)
- Regent University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($256 vs. $332)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/