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Overview |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,830 students)
Susquahanna vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Claflin University?
- Susquehanna University is 230.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.4% higher at Susquahanna than Claflin University ($54,440.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Susquahanna ($19,951 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 57.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,480 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University as Claflin University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 198.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($40,914 vs. $13,707)
Susquahanna vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Claflin University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $30,700)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/