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Overview |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $193 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Clayton State University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 5,847 students)
Clayton State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Clayton State University for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Clayton State University ($16,068.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($9,792 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 11.1% lower than costs at Clayton State University ($9,882 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than University of Houston Downtown (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 8.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,529 vs. $7,849)
Clayton State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at Clayton State University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (27% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $5,600 more per year than Clayton State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,800)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($193 vs. $284)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clayton State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/