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Overview |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,835 | 2,183 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $18,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $18,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,232 | $16,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,306 | $14,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $283 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,183 students vs. 1,835 students)
Claflin University vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 12% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,456.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at MACU than Claflin University ($18,456.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Claflin University ($16,187 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 4.6% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,064 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Mid America Christian University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($14,316 vs. $12,306)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Claflin University .
Claflin University vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or MACU? 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 MACU and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Mid America Christian University (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $30,700)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $4,746 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,438 vs. $32,184)
- MACU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($283 vs. $332)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/