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Overview |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,842 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1001 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,104 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,397 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,505 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,782 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 1,258 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1070 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $246 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (5,842 students vs. 2,735 students)
Clayton State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 709.5% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Carson-Newman College than Clayton State University ($32,900.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Carson-Newman College ($9,397 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 5.7% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,507 vs. $11,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Clayton State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 211.3% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($26,472 vs. $8,505)
Clayton State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Clayton State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Clayton State University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $100 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,500)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($246 vs. $284)
- More Carson-Newman College 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/