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South Carolina State University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University CAU North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $332 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Claflin University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at JCSU than Claflin University ($17,474.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than JCSU ($19,951 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 33.5% lower than costs at Claflin University ($7,100 vs. $9,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University as Claflin University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($13,707 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Claflin University (815) is 19 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming JCSU students have at the same average ACT score (17) as students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $32,184)
- JCSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($331 vs. $332)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/