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Overview |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $156 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Clayton State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than CSU Channel Islands ($9,792 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 48.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,980 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than California State University Channel Islands (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 10.4% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($9,412 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Clayton State University (54% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $4,300 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,800)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $12,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $27,500)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($156 vs. $284)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/