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Overview |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,842 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1001 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,104 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,397 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,505 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,782 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,258 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $224 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (5,842 students vs. 3,072 students)
Clayton State University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 555.5% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at CU than Clayton State University ($26,640.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than CU ($9,397 vs. $17,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 7.2% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,360 vs. $11,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Clayton State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 179.2% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($23,749 vs. $8,505)
Clayton State University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Clayton State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than CU (67%)
Clayton State University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or CU? 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 CU and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Clayton State University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,500)
- CU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($224 vs. $284)
- More CU 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/