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Overview |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $166 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | RSU | ||
| 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
- Clayton State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 3,155 students)
Clayton State University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or RSU?
- Rogers State University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($4,536.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Clayton State University than Rogers State University ($14,786.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than RSU ($9,792 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,725 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Rogers State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 20% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($8,529 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
Clayton State University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or RSU? 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 RSU and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Clayton State University is higher than Rogers State University (27% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $11,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $27,500)
- RSU graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($166 vs. $284)
- More RSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/