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CofC Coastal Carolina South Carolina State University Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson AU UNCG USC Aiken| Claflin University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Winthrop University?
- Claflin University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Winthrop University than Claflin University ($29,636.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Claflin University ($17,008 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 10.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,480 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Claflin University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($13,707 vs. $12,961)
Claflin University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 229 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Claflin University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Claflin University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $30,700)
- Winthrop University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Winthrop University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/