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Overview |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 3,872 students)
Clayton State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Plymouth than Clayton State University ($22,250.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Plymouth ($9,792 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,980 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($9,286 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Clayton State University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $400 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,800)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/