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Overview |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Claflin University than Clarkson College ($16,476.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Claflin University ($14,506 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 30.1% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,284 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Clarkson College (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($13,707 vs. $9,554)
Clarkson College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 235 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Claflin University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $30,700)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/