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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University VSU University of West Georgia Columbus State Fort Valley State University Savannah State University Methodist NSU Georgia State NCAT| Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $229 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Clayton State University is 306.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.7% higher at Clayton State University than Fayetteville State University ($14,786.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Clayton State University ($6,355 vs. $9,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($9,440 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($10,050 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Fayetteville State University is higher than Clayton State University (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $5,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($229 vs. $284)
- More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/