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Overview |
Claflin University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 67% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $214 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Claflin University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 320 students)
Claflin University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Goddard College than Claflin University ($18,212.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Claflin University ($17,931 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 351.4% lower than costs at Claflin University ($2,100 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Goddard College (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 37% larger than aid received Goddard College ($13,707 vs. $10,002)
Claflin University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Claflin University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Claflin University.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $30,700)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $11,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $32,184)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($214 vs. $332)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/