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Overview |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,835 | 527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $48,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $48,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $14,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,232 | $47,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,306 | $21,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,999 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 5,078 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 35.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 527 students)
Claflin University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 194.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($48,510.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.4% higher at Beacon College than Claflin University ($48,510.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Beacon College ($21,232 vs. $47,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 56.6% lower than costs at Beacon College ($9,480 vs. $14,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Beacon College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 72.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($21,203 vs. $12,306)
Claflin University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Claflin University .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Beacon College (60.4%)
Claflin University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Claflin University (82% vs. 40%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/