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Overview |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $332 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Claflin University?
- Woodbury University is 163.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.4% higher at Woodbury University than Claflin University ($43,392.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Woodbury University ($19,951 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 49.1% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($9,480 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Claflin University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($23,816 vs. $13,707)
Woodbury University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Woodbury University (944) is 129 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Woodbury University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than Claflin University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $30,700)
- Woodbury University students graduate with a $1,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,184)
- Woodbury University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($320 vs. $332)
- More Woodbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/