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Overview |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $148 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 1,425 students)
Clayton State University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or GSC?
- Granite State College is 85.4% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Clayton State University than Granite State College ($14,786.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than GSC ($9,792 vs. $11,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 11.7% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($9,828 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Granite State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 60.4% larger than aid received Granite State College ($8,529 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Clayton State University .
Clayton State University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or GSC? 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 GSC and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Clayton State University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $13,116 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,500)
- GSC graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($148 vs. $284)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/