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Overview |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $332 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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 NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Claflin University?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at NDNU than Claflin University ($36,306.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 58.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,480 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Notre Dame de Namur University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame de Namur University (910) is 95 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming NDNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Claflin University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $28,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $30,700)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $6,962 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $32,184)
- NDNU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($260 vs. $332)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/