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Overview |
Claflin University | TC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 61% |
Admission |
Claflin University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Claflin University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $320 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Claflin University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 642 students)
Claflin University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or TC?
- Claflin University is 100.7% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Claflin University than Texas College ($16,476.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Claflin University ($11,174 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 12.9% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,400 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Texas College (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Texas College ($13,707 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Claflin University .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at TC (2.9)
Claflin University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or TC? 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 TC and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Texas College (40% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $2,900 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $27,800)
- Texas College students graduate with a $1,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,184)
- TC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($320 vs. $332)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/