Clayton State University vs. NSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Clayton State University in Morrow, GA with Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Clayton State University is larger than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,163 students vs. 6,053 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Clayton State University is located in Morrow, GA (Large Suburban setting); Norfolk State University is in Norfolk, VA (Midsize City setting).
• Clayton State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Norfolk State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Clayton State University 20:1; Norfolk State University 15:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 5.2% lower than at Clayton State University ($11,591 vs. $12,226).
• Out-of-state tuition is 31.2% higher at NSU than at Clayton State University (about $5,150 more per year; $21,682 vs. $16,532).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Clayton State University than at Norfolk State University (92% vs. 75%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 59.4% larger than aid received by Clayton State University students ($15,056 vs. $9,444).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at NSU than at Clayton State University (19 vs. 17, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Clayton State University and NSU.
• Typical fall application deadline: Clayton State University Jul 17, 2027; NSU May 31, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Clayton State University average a 3.0 high school GPA, 0.1 higher than at NSU (2.9).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.5% at Clayton State University vs. 13.2% at NSU.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Clayton State University graduates have a $3,500 lower median loan debt than NSU graduates ($27,500 vs. $31,000).
• Among borrowers, Clayton State University graduates have an estimated $36 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NSU graduates ($284 vs. $320).
• More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation (35% vs. 27%).

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