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Overview |
Claflin University | CU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $224 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Claflin University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at CU than Claflin University ($25,200.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Claflin University ($18,528 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 5.5% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,990 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 61.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($22,145 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 174 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming CU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than CU (66.2%)
Claflin University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or CU? 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 CU and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Cumberland University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,700)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $10,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $32,184)
- CU graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($224 vs. $332)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/