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Overview |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $332 |
Diversity |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Point U | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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
- Point University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,830 students)
Point U vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Claflin University?
- Point University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Point U than Claflin University ($21,150.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than Claflin University ($19,890 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 5.3% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,000 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($14,960 vs. $13,707)
Point U vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 95 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Point U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Point University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $30,700)
- Point University students graduate with a $4,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,687 vs. $32,184)
- Point U graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($286 vs. $332)
- More Point U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/