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Overview |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1233/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $196 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,704 students)
Claflin University vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 208.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.8% higher at Sewanee than Claflin University ($50,874.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Sewanee ($19,951 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 54.1% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($9,480 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Claflin University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 149.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($34,241 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Claflin University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Claflin University vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Claflin University (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $19,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $30,700)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $13,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $32,184)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($196 vs. $332)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/