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Overview |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $105 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Lehman than Clayton State University ($14,880.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Clayton State University ($4,974 vs. $9,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 63.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,980 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Clayton State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($10,412 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Clayton State University has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Clayton State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,800)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $17,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($105 vs. $284)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/