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Overview |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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 |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UArts | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Claflin University?
- The University of the Arts is 209.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.2% higher at UArts than Claflin University ($50,950.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than UArts ($19,951 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 89.3% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($9,480 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 85.7% larger than aid received Claflin University ($25,460 vs. $13,707)
UArts vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 230 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming UArts students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Claflin University (78%)
UArts vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Claflin University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $3,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $30,700)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- UArts graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/