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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,830 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Claflin University?
- Quinnipiac University is 198.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.4% higher at Quinnipiac than Claflin University ($49,170.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Quinnipiac ($19,951 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 68.2% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($9,480 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 116.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($29,689 vs. $13,707)
Quinnipiac vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 280 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Claflin University (78%)
Quinnipiac vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Claflin University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $34,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $30,700)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/