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Overview |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Morrow, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #988 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clayton.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,255 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,270 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $265 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Clayton State University | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (5,847 students vs. 5,004 students)
Clayton State University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clayton State University or WSSU?
- Clayton State University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Clayton State University than Winston Salem State University ($14,786.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clayton State University than WSSU ($9,792 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clayton State University are 2.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,980 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clayton State University than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clayton State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($8,529 vs. $8,350)
Clayton State University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clayton State University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Clayton State University .
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Clayton State University (3.0)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Clayton State University (56.3%)
Clayton State University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clayton State University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Clayton State University.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Clayton State University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clayton State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Clayton State University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,500)
- WSSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Clayton State University graduates. ($265 vs. $284)
- More Clayton State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU 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/