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Overview |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 553 students)
Claflin University vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Randolph than Claflin University ($27,270.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Randolph ($19,951 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 20.6% lower than costs at Randolph College ($9,480 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 43.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($19,688 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 199 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Claflin University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $30,700)
- Randolph College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Randolph graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/