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Overview |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $124 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 227 students)
Claflin University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Centra College?
- Claflin University is 78.3% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at Claflin University than Centra College ($16,476.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Centra College ($19,951 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 0.8% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,406 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 111% larger than aid received Centra College ($13,707 vs. $6,495)
Claflin University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Claflin University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Centra College (40%)
Claflin University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Centra 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 Centra College and Claflin University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,700)
- Centra College students graduate with a $20,142 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $32,184)
- Centra College graduates are paying $208 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($124 vs. $332)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/