Clayton State vs Fayetteville State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GACatholic life on campusFayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Clayton State: $49,179, against $40,144 at Fayetteville State.
- Median debt is lower at Fayetteville State: $22,987, against $25,706 at Clayton State.
- Clayton State admits 68% of applicants, and Fayetteville State admits 82%.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Morrow, GA
Fayetteville, NC
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
5,842
6,847
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
68%
82%
Average SAT
958
959
ACT middle 50%
15–19
15–19
Graduation rate
40%
38%
First-year retention
71%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$8,365
$7,892
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$7,405
$6,233
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$7,032
$6,908
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$9,755
$8,983
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,095
$13,354
Net price, over $110,000 income
$14,161
$14,112
Median debt
$25,706
$22,987
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,179
$40,144
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.