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Overview |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Morrow, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 5,847 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | clayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $9,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $8,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,255 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,270 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $284 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Clayton State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Clayton State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Clayton State University?
- Clayton State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Clayton State University than Chipola College ($14,786.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Clayton State University ($3,316 vs. $9,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 140.8% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($4,560 vs. $10,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College as Clayton State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Chipola College ($8,529 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola 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 Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Clayton State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Clayton State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/