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Overview |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 1,830 students)
Stevenson University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Claflin University?
- Stevenson University is 118.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at Stevenson University than Claflin University ($36,036.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Stevenson University ($19,951 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 52.7% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($9,480 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 106.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($28,258 vs. $13,707)
Stevenson University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 191 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) 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 Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Claflin University (78%)
Stevenson University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Claflin University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $30,700)
- Stevenson University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Stevenson University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/