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Overview |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 1,830 students)
TROY vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 76.9% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at TROY than Claflin University ($18,624.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Claflin University ($13,187 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 24.8% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,599 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Troy University (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Troy University ($13,707 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 231 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming TROY students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Claflin University (78%)
TROY vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Troy University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $30,700)
- Troy University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- TROY graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/