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Overview |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $266 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 1,823 students)
Clayton State University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1,124.4% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.5% higher at Wofford College than Clayton State University ($49,760.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Wofford College ($9,792 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 35.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,980 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Wofford College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 322.1% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($36,005 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Clayton State University (79% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $41,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,500)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($266 vs. $284)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/