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Overview |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,560 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,007 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $332 |
Diversity |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SNU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SNU | 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,835 students)
SNU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or Claflin University?
- Southern Nazarene University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at SNU than Claflin University ($28,000.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Claflin University ($19,825 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 0.8% lower than costs at Southern Nazarene University ($9,480 vs. $9,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Claflin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 78.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($22,007 vs. $12,306)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or SNU .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
SNU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Claflin University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $30,700)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $13,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $32,184)
- SNU graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($193 vs. $332)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/