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Overview |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $332 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 31% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 623.6% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Claflin University than Macon State College ($16,476.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 40.4% lower than costs at Claflin University ($6,750 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Macon State College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($13,707 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Macon State College (40% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/