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Overview |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $332 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,830 students)
NCAT vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 365.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at NCAT than Claflin University ($17,050.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Claflin University ($9,189 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,179 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than North Carolina A & T State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 36% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($13,707 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 95 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Claflin University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $30,700)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $3,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $32,184)
- NCAT graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($299 vs. $332)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/