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Overview |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $341 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | - | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clayton State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 116 students)
Clayton State University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 697.2% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at MCA than Clayton State University ($32,400.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 23.5% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($8,890 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Memphis College of Art (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($8,529 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
Clayton State University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or MCA? 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 MCA and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Clayton State University (32% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $29,900)
- Clayton State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,500 vs. $33,000)
- Clayton State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($284 vs. $341)
- More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/