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Overview |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 928/1103 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Claflin University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,312 students)
Claflin University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Newberry College than Claflin University ($26,350.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Claflin University ($19,405 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 26.6% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,480 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 75.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,108 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 143 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Claflin University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Newberry College (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $30,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Newberry 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/