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Overview |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $327 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,596 students)
Claflin University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 88.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Alverno College than Claflin University ($31,008.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Claflin University ($18,097 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 10% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,620 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 81.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,833 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 95 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Alverno College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is the same as at Alverno College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,700)
- Alverno College students graduate with a $491 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,693 vs. $32,184)
- Alverno College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($327 vs. $332)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/