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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Claflin University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
USD | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $332 |
Diversity |
USD | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
USD | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 15% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,830 students)
USD vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Claflin University?
- University of San Diego is 226.6% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.6% higher at USD than Claflin University ($53,810.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than USD ($19,951 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 79.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($9,480 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than University of San Diego (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 165.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($36,408 vs. $13,707)
USD vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 421 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming USD students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Claflin University (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $39,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $30,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $9,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $32,184)
- USD graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($236 vs. $332)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/