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Overview |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $278 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 1,140 students)
Clayton State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 832.5% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Clayton State University ($37,896.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($9,792 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 35.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,980 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Clayton State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 229% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($28,061 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Clayton State University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Clayton State University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,500)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($278 vs. $284)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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/