Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
South Carolina State University CBU CAU University of Southern Mississippi Benedict College Shaw University Newberry College Allen University Winthrop University Rust College Hampton University| Claflin University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | mca.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $32,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $341 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 116 students)
Claflin University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 96.6% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at MCA than Claflin University ($32,400.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 6.6% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,890 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Memphis College of Art (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Claflin University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
Claflin University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or MCA? 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 MCA and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Memphis College of Art (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $800 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $29,900)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $816 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($32,184 vs. $33,000)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($332 vs. $341)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/