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Overview |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $332 |
Diversity |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ODU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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
- Claflin University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Claflin University?
- Ohio Dominican University is 99% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at ODU than Claflin University ($32,780.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than ODU ($19,951 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 25% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($9,480 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($23,646 vs. $13,707)
ODU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or ODU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 194 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming ODU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Claflin University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $30,700)
- Ohio Dominican University students graduate with a $3,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($29,125 vs. $32,184)
- ODU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($301 vs. $332)
- More ODU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/