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Overview |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Claflin University?
- Earlham College is 198.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.7% higher at Earlham than Claflin University ($49,218.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Earlham ($19,951 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 31.3% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,480 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 172.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($37,303 vs. $13,707)
Earlham vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Claflin University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,700)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Earlham graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/