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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,192 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 12,842 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $332 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 1,835 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 342% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Claflin University ($16,764.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Claflin University ($13,884 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 55.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($9,480 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($12,449 vs. $12,306)
North Carolina Central University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 64 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Claflin University (72.6%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than North Carolina Central University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $30,700)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $1,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,184)
- North Carolina Central University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($320 vs. $332)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/