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Overview |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,842 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1001 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,104 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,397 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,505 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,782 | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,258 | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.1% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (5,842 students vs. 2,230 students)
Clayton State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 638.2% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Clayton State University ($30,000.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($9,397 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 16.2% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($11,104 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Clayton State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 298.3% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($33,874 vs. $8,505)
Clayton State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Clayton State University (70.6%)
Clayton State University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Clayton State University (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $200 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,800)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University 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/