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CAU South Carolina State University NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $332 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 1,835 students)
Florida A&M vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 422.7% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Claflin University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($16,476.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Claflin University ($15,491 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 22.8% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,480 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($12,306 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 151 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is the same as at Claflin University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $30,700)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students graduate with a $3,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,184)
- Florida A&M graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($294 vs. $332)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/