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Overview |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $303 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 83% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at TSU than Clayton State University ($19,677.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than TSU ($9,792 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 13.6% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($9,664 vs. $10,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University as Texas Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($12,085 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Clayton State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.0) as students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Clayton State University is higher than Texas Southern University (27% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,200)
- Clayton State University students graduate with a $1,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($27,500 vs. $29,358)
- Clayton State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($284 vs. $303)
- More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/