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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or CBU?
- Agnes Scott College is 28% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Agnes Scott College than Christian Brothers University ($45,456.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Agnes Scott College ($18,612 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 30.9% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($10,220 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($34,267 vs. $26,964)
Agnes Scott College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or CBU? 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 CBU and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Christian Brothers University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/