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Overview |
AU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
AU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $332 |
Diversity |
AU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,830 students)
AU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Claflin University?
- Anderson University is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at AU than Claflin University ($30,860.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than AU ($19,951 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 18.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,480 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,409 vs. $13,707)
AU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 263 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming AU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Claflin University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $30,700)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $5,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $32,184)
- AU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($277 vs. $332)
- More AU 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/