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Overview |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $237 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or RU?
- Radford University is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at RU than Clayton State University ($20,246.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than RU ($9,792 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 3.9% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($10,567 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Clayton State University ($9,733 vs. $8,529)
Clayton State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or RU? 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 RU and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Clayton State University (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,500)
- RU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($237 vs. $284)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/