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Overview |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,830 students)
SHU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Claflin University?
- Sacred Heart University is 181.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at SHU than Claflin University ($46,310.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than SHU ($19,951 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 84.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,480 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($19,484 vs. $13,707)
SHU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Claflin University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $30,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- SHU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/