Clayton State vs. VCU

The following statements compare Clayton State University and Virginia Commonwealth University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • VCU's tuition ($39,042) is more expensive than Clayton State ($15,790).
  • Clayton State's acceptance rate (56.32%) is lower than VCU (91.00%).
  • Clayton State has higher yield (45.59%) than VCU (25.10%).
  • VCU's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Clayton State (980).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • VCU (28,082 students) is larger than Clayton State (5,847 students) with more enrolled students.
  • VCU ($11,794) has higher amount of financial aid than Clayton State ($5,895).
  • VCU's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Clayton State (34%).
Clayton  State University

Clayton State University

Public, 4 years • Morrow, GA #17 in Georgia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$5,068 In-State
$15,790 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,895
Test Scores
980 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
56.32% Acceptance Rate
45.59% Yield
Enrollment
5,283 Undergraduate
564 Graduate
2,073 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
207 Faculties (full-time)
612 Staffs (full-time)
$66,648 Faculty Salary
$56,008 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,858 annual charge
-1,246 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,122 annual charge
Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public, 4 years • Richmond, VA #218 National Universities, #14 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,458 In-State
$39,042 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,794
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
91.00% Acceptance Rate
25.10% Yield
Enrollment
20,958 Undergraduate
7,124 Graduate
2,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,183 Faculties (full-time)
6,266 Staffs (full-time)
$96,025 Faculty Salary
$73,850 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,301 annual charge
-5,702 capacity
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