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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 95% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Claflin University than Luther Rice University ($16,476.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 88.1% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($9,480 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Luther Rice University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($13,707 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Luther Rice University .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Luther Rice University (40% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $30,700)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Luther Rice University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/