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Overview |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $332 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,830 students)
WSSU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 384.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Claflin University than Winston Salem State University ($16,476.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Claflin University ($14,097 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 18.4% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,480 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Winston Salem State University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($13,707 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 55 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming WSSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Claflin University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $30,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $6,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $32,184)
- WSSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($265 vs. $332)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/