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Overview |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $277 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 4,121 students)
Clayton State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or AU?
- Anderson University is 659.4% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at AU than Clayton State University ($30,860.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than AU ($9,792 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,980 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Clayton State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 186.2% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($24,409 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Clayton State University has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than AU (45.4%)
Clayton State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or AU? 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 AU and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Clayton State University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $638 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,500)
- AU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($277 vs. $284)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/