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Overview |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,729 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,402 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,925 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,166 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,133 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $332 |
Diversity |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
WWU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,729 students)
WWU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Claflin University?
- William Woods University is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at WWU than Claflin University ($27,800.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than WWU ($21,232 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 30.8% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,480 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Claflin University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 80.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($22,166 vs. $12,306)
WWU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 220 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming WWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Claflin University (72.6%)
WWU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Claflin University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $30,700)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $10,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $32,184)
- WWU graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($221 vs. $332)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/