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Overview |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Morrow, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,847 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #988 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | clayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $9,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,255 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,270 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 890/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Clayton State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Clayton State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Clayton State University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at WestConn than Clayton State University ($19,358.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than WestConn ($9,792 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,980 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($9,057 vs. $8,529)
WestConn vs. Clayton State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Clayton State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clayton State University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
WestConn vs. Clayton State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Clayton State University? 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 Clayton State University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Clayton State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,800)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/