Clayton State vs. PSU
The following statements compare Clayton State University and Plymouth State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- PSU's tuition ($25,566) is more expensive than Clayton State ($16,532).
- Clayton State's acceptance rate (68.45%) is lower than PSU (87.54%).
- Clayton State has higher yield (40.47%) than PSU (13.72%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 960.
- PSU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Clayton State (20 to 1).
- Clayton State (6,163 students) is larger than PSU (3,707 students) with more enrolled students.
- PSU ($10,614) has higher amount of financial aid than Clayton State ($6,266).
- PSU's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Clayton State (40%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$5,180 In-State
$16,532 out-of-state
$16,532 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,266
Test Scores
960 SAT
17 ACT
Admission
68.45% Acceptance Rate
40.47% Yield
Enrollment
5,551 Undergraduate
612 Graduate
2,420 Online Students
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
188 Faculties (full-time)
500 Staffs (full-time)
$78,041 Faculty Salary
$69,734 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,626 In-State
$25,566 out-of-state
$25,566 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,614
Test Scores
Admission
87.54% Acceptance Rate
13.72% Yield
Enrollment
3,182 Undergraduate
525 Graduate
252 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
166 Faculties (full-time)
388 Staffs (full-time)
$84,138 Faculty Salary
$63,981 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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