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Overview |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $332 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,830 students)
Alabama State vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Alabama State than Claflin University ($16,656.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Claflin University ($13,176 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 56.7% lower than costs at Claflin University ($6,050 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Claflin University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($13,707 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Alabama State University (844) is 29 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Alabama State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Claflin University (78%)
Alabama State vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Alabama State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $29,500)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $93 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($32,091 vs. $32,184)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($331 vs. $332)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/