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Overview |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $268 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or USC Aiken?
- Claflin University is 58.5% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at USC Aiken than Claflin University ($20,856.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Claflin University ($11,872 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 13.2% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,376 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 38.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($13,707 vs. $9,891)
Claflin University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 161 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Claflin University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Claflin University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $8,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $30,700)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More USC Aiken 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/