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Overview |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $305 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or VSU?
- Claflin University is 197.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at VSU than Claflin University ($16,542.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Claflin University ($15,773 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 21.8% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,480 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($13,707 vs. $11,498)
Claflin University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia State University (857) is 42 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or VSU? 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 VSU and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is the same as at Virginia State University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,184)
- VSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($305 vs. $332)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/