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Orangeburg, SC · Spartanburg, SC
| Claflin University | Converse University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,800/yr | $23,283/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,354/yr | $14,137/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $29,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,118/yr | $18,500/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,279/yr | $23,610/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,502/yr | $24,754/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,071/yr | $29,105/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $307/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,480/yr | $13,380/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,500/yr | $14,096/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $950/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,250/yr | $3,340/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,530/yr | $38,838/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,282/yr | $25,240/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,282/yr | $25,240/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 73% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1010–1250 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1138 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,999 | 2,628 |
| Students accepted | 5,078 | 1,682 |
| Students who enrolled | 456 | 225 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 62% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $40,304/yr | $40,867/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,171–$55,829 | $26,797–$56,823 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 100% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 88% |
| Asian students graduating | 25% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $29,227/yr | $33,110/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 51% | 61% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,336/yr | $36,478/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Health Professions 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Visual & Performing Arts 13% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $76,590/yr | Education, General — $53,260/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,706 | 1,173 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 121 | 614 |
| Average professor pay | $7,329/mo | $6,564/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 98% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $25,694 | $48,877 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Spartanburg, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1869 | 1889 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| Men | 29% | 27% |
| Women | 71% | 73% |
| White students | 2.4% | 43% |
| Black students | 89% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.8% | 11% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 5.2% | 21% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,302/yr | $8,708/yr |
| Endowment | $72.6M | $88.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,171 | 500 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,030/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,450/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 145 | 370 |
| Athletic scholarships | $858,740 | $3.4M |
| Athletics budget | $3.3M | $6.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.3M | $7.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $128,171 | $41,220 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.