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Overview |
Clayton State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $320 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % 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 | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or North Carolina Central University?
- Clayton State University is 9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at North Carolina Central University than Clayton State University ($16,764.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than North Carolina Central University ($9,792 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 8.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,980 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 89.6% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($16,168 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Clayton State University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $35,200)
- Clayton State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($27,500 vs. $31,000)
- Clayton State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($284 vs. $320)
- More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/