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Overview |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $153 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | DSC | ||
| 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 4,527 students)
Clayton State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or DSC?
- Clayton State University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Clayton State University than Dalton State College ($14,786.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Clayton State University ($5,532 vs. $9,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 9.6% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,019 vs. $10,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University as Dalton State College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,529 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
Clayton State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Clayton State University is higher than Dalton State College (27% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $12,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $27,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($153 vs. $284)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/