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Overview |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $332 |
Diversity |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BBC | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Claflin University?
- Clarks Summit University is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at BBC than Claflin University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Claflin University ($16,176 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 29.9% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,300 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($19,782 vs. $13,707)
BBC vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Claflin University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $30,700)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $14,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $32,184)
- BBC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($182 vs. $332)
- More BBC 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/