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Overview |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ggu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,839 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $308 | $332 |
Diversity |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Golden Gate University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden Gate University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,830 students)
Golden Gate University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden Gate University or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Claflin University than Golden Gate University ($16,476.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Golden Gate University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden Gate University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Golden Gate University .
Golden Gate University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden Gate University 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 Golden Gate University.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $45,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $30,700)
- Golden Gate University students graduate with a $2,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($29,839 vs. $32,184)
- Golden Gate University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($308 vs. $332)
- More Golden Gate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/