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Overview |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 11 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $339 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 27% |
Students |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 11 students)
Claflin University vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- Claflin University is 73.8% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Claflin University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($16,476.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 34.1% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,070 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or Claflin University .
Claflin University vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (40% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $25,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $30,700)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $629 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($32,184 vs. $32,813)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($332 vs. $339)
- More University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/