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Overview |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $240 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or WVSU?
- Claflin University is 102.9% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Claflin University than West Virginia State University ($16,476.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Claflin University ($11,684 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 28.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,480 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than West Virginia State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 44.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($13,707 vs. $9,482)
Claflin University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 112 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $30,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $8,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,184)
- WVSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($240 vs. $332)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/