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Overview |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SWU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Claflin University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 61% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at SWU than Claflin University ($26,520.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Claflin University ($17,639 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 1.8% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($9,480 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($19,636 vs. $13,707)
SWU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Claflin University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,700)
- Southern Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- SWU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/