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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $332 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Claflin University?
- Wesleyan College is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Wesleyan College than Claflin University ($26,450.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Claflin University ($15,621 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 19.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,480 vs. $11,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Claflin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 100.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,714 vs. $12,306)
Wesleyan College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.28) as students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Claflin University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $30,700)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $32,184)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($263 vs. $332)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/