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Overview |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 91.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at MBC than Claflin University ($31,611.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Claflin University ($18,746 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 8.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,480 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 77.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,389 vs. $13,707)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 194 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming MBC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
Claflin University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or MBC? 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 MBC and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Claflin University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,700)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- MBC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/