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Overview |
GS | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
GS | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $332 |
Diversity |
GS | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,830 students)
GS vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 276.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Claflin University than Georgia Southern University ($16,476.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Claflin University ($15,352 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 8.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,480 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Claflin University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($13,707 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 274 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming GS students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Claflin University (78%)
GS vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Claflin University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $9,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,184)
- GS graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($237 vs. $332)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/