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Overview |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,835 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $20,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $20,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,232 | $19,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,306 | $15,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,999 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,078 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $230 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 389 students)
Claflin University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($20,796.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at FWBBC than Claflin University ($20,796.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Claflin University ($19,214 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 12.6% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,416 vs. $9,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University as Free Will Baptist Bible College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($15,153 vs. $12,306)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Claflin University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
Claflin University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Claflin University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $30,700)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $9,914 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $32,184)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($230 vs. $332)
- More FWBBC 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/