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Overview |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $205 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Clayton State University than Louisiana Tech University ($14,786.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($9,792 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 16.2% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($9,447 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($12,577 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Clayton State University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($205 vs. $284)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/