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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $332 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,830 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Claflin University?
- Tuskegee University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Tuskegee University than Claflin University ($19,594.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Tuskegee University ($19,951 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 3.8% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($9,480 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 116.6% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($13,707 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 140 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) 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 Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Claflin University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $30,700)
- Tuskegee University students graduate with a $62 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($32,122 vs. $32,184)
- Claflin University and Tuskegee University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($332 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/