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Overview |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 1,358 students)
Clayton State University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 748.9% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at Emory and Henry College than Clayton State University ($34,500.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Emory and Henry College ($9,792 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 25.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,980 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 271% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($31,643 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Clayton State University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,800)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/