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Overview |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Pippa Passes, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 565 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | alc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $7,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $16,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $11,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 1,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 1,945 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 98.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 760/1140 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $16,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $170 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 565 students)
Clayton State University vs. Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College?
- Alice Lloyd College is 195.3% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Clayton State University than Alice Lloyd College ($14,786.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College ($9,792 vs. $16,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alice Lloyd College are 43.3% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($7,660 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alice Lloyd College than Clayton State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alice Lloyd College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($11,214 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd 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 Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College is higher than Clayton State University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $700 more per year than Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,100)
- Alice Lloyd College students graduate with a $11,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($16,450 vs. $27,500)
- Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($170 vs. $284)
- More Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/