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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $332 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Claflin University than Pacific Oaks College ($16,476.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 95.5% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($9,480 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Pacific Oaks College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($13,707 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Pacific Oaks College .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $30,700)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $11,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($20,967 vs. $32,184)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($216 vs. $332)
- More Pacific Oaks College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/