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Overview |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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 |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $332 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Claflin University?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at MCNY than Claflin University ($19,338.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than MCNY ($19,951 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 18.1% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($9,480 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($13,707 vs. $12,873)
MCNY vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 1.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $9,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $30,700)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $2,316 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($32,184 vs. $34,500)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($332 vs. $356)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/