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Overview |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $332 |
Diversity |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 108% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108% higher at Claflin University than San Francisco Bay University ($16,476.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Claflin University ($12,510 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 3% lower than costs at Claflin University ($9,200 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 43.2% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($13,707 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than SFBU (69.4%)
SFBU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/