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Overview |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $230 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 394 students)
Clayton State University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 396.3% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at FWBBC than Clayton State University ($20,170.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than FWBBC ($9,792 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 34.4% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($8,170 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Clayton State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($13,736 vs. $8,529)
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
Clayton State University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Clayton State University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $5,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,500)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($230 vs. $284)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/