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Overview |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $248 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,481 students)
Claflin University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Claflin University is 109.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Claflin University ($19,584.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Claflin University ($9,529 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 23.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,480 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 55.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($13,707 vs. $8,830)
Claflin University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 167 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Claflin University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $19,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $30,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,183 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $32,184)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($248 vs. $332)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/