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Overview |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $293 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 35 students)
Claflin University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Claflin University is 76% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Claflin University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($16,476.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Claflin University ($19,526 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 9.5% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,655 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 168.3% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($13,707 vs. $5,109)
Claflin University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Claflin University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Claflin University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $18,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $30,700)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $3,766 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $32,184)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($293 vs. $332)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/