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Overview |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $332 |
Diversity |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
F&M | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 15% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,830 students)
F&M vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Claflin University?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 298.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.5% higher at F&M than Claflin University ($65,652.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than F&M ($19,951 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 58.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,480 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 258.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($49,177 vs. $13,707)
F&M vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or F&M .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Claflin University (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $31,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $30,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $10,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $32,184)
- F&M graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($227 vs. $332)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/