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Overview |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $332 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Claflin University than Stillman College ($16,476.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Claflin University ($15,574 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 6.1% lower than costs at Stillman College ($9,480 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Stillman College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Stillman College ($13,707 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Stillman College (831) is 16 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Stillman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Stillman College (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Claflin University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $29,500)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $1,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($32,184 vs. $34,000)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($332 vs. $351)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/