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Overview |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $332 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 596.7% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Claflin University than Chipola College ($16,476.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Claflin University ($3,316 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 107.9% lower than costs at Claflin University ($4,560 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 116.4% larger than aid received Chipola College ($13,707 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $30,700)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/