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Overview |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $293 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 279 students)
Claflin University vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or AUSB?
- Claflin University is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Claflin University than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($16,476.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Antioch University Santa Barbara (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or Claflin University .
Claflin University vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or AUSB? 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 AUSB and Claflin University.
- Graduates from Antioch University Santa Barbara earn on average $8,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $30,700)
- Antioch University Santa Barbara students graduate with a $3,809 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($28,375 vs. $32,184)
- AUSB graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($293 vs. $332)
- More AUSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/