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Overview |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 50% | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $225 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 255 students)
Claflin University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Northwood University-Texas?
- Claflin University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Claflin University than Northwood University Texas ($16,476.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Claflin University ($14,456 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 7.9% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,784 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 3.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($14,160 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Claflin University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Northwood University Texas (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $19,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $30,700)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $10,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $32,184)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($225 vs. $332)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/