Clayton State University vs. American National University-Pikeville

Comparable Facts

Compare Clayton State University in Morrow, GA with American National University Pikeville in Pikeville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Clayton State University is larger than American National University-Pikeville based on total student enrollment (6,163 students vs. 444 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Clayton State University is located in Morrow, GA (Large Suburban setting); American National University Pikeville is in Pikeville, KY (Rural Fringe setting).
• Clayton State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. American National University Pikeville is a private, for-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Clayton State University 20:1; American National University Pikeville 26:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American National University Pikeville are 34.9% lower than at Clayton State University ($7,960 vs. $12,226).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.7% higher at Clayton State University than at American National University Pikeville (about $4,076 more per year; $16,532 vs. $12,456).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at American National University Pikeville than at Clayton State University (94% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 6.9% larger than aid received by American National University Pikeville students ($9,444 vs. $8,837).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Clayton State University, open admission at American National University-Pikeville.
• Typical fall application deadline: Clayton State University Jul 17, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Clayton State University graduates have a $1,601 lower median loan debt than American National University-Pikeville graduates ($27,500 vs. $29,101).
• Among borrowers, Clayton State University graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than American National University-Pikeville graduates ($284 vs. $300).
• More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American National University-Pikeville students, three years after graduation (35% vs. 14%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.