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Overview |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $236 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at NSC than Clayton State University ($19,289.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than NSC ($9,792 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 1.4% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,830 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Nevada State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($8,529 vs. $6,696)
Clayton State University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Clayton State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Clayton State University is higher than Nevada State College (27% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $4,580 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $27,500)
- NSC graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($236 vs. $284)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/