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Overview |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CULVER | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | 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
- Claflin University is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Claflin University?
- Culver Stockton College is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at CULVER than Claflin University ($28,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than CULVER ($19,951 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 2.3% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,270 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($21,686 vs. $13,707)
CULVER vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Culver Stockton College (968) is 153 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming CULVER students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Claflin University (78%)
CULVER vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at CULVER is higher than Claflin University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Culver Stockton College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $30,700)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- CULVER graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/