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Overview |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 45 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $284 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 45 students)
Claflin University vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at City College-Gainesville than Claflin University ($18,240.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College Gainesville than Claflin University ($16,530 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 46% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($9,480 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than City College Gainesville (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 45.4% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($13,707 vs. $9,428)
Claflin University vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or Claflin University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
Claflin University vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and Claflin University.
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $1,600 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $29,100)
- City College Gainesville students graduate with a $4,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,500 vs. $32,184)
- City College-Gainesville graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($284 vs. $332)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/