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Overview |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $332 |
Diversity |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCA | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Claflin University than Concordia College Selma ($16,476.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than CCA ($19,951 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 66.3% lower than costs at Claflin University ($5,700 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Concordia College Selma (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 158.3% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($13,707 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or CCA .
CCA vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Concordia College Selma (40% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $5,600 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $25,100)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $4,686 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($32,184 vs. $36,870)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($332 vs. $381)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/