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Overview |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Claflin University?
- Methodist University is 127.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Methodist than Claflin University ($37,438.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Methodist ($19,951 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 35.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,480 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 85% larger than aid received Claflin University ($25,361 vs. $13,707)
Methodist vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 140 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Methodist students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Methodist University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $30,700)
- Methodist University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Methodist graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/