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South Carolina State University GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University CAU| Columbus State University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,830 students)
Columbus State vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 276.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Claflin University than Columbus State University ($16,476.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Claflin University ($12,902 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 27.4% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,480 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($13,707 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 146 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Claflin University (78%)
Columbus State vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Columbus State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,700)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/