Clayton State University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Clayton State University in Morrow, GA with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Clayton State University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (6,163 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Clayton State University is located in Morrow, GA (Large Suburban setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Clayton State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Clayton State University 20:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 12.8% lower than at Clayton State University ($10,664 vs. $12,226).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.8% higher at Clayton State University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $134 more per year; $16,532 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Clayton State University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (92% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 4.5% larger than aid received by Clayton State University students ($9,873 vs. $9,444).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Clayton State University, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• Typical fall application deadline: Clayton State University Jul 17, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.5% at Clayton State University vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

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