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Overview |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Claflin University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Claflin University?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 201.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.1% higher at W&J than Claflin University ($49,612.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than W&J ($19,951 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 42.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,480 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 184.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($38,963 vs. $13,707)
W&J vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Claflin University (78%)
W&J vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Claflin University (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $26,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $30,700)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- W&J graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/