Clark Atlanta University Comparison

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Overview

CAU
Location Atlanta, GA
Setting Large City
Enrollment 4,000
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #971
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website cau.edu
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Costs

CAU
Tuition (In State) $21,948
Tuition (Out of State) $21,948
Room & Board $10,982
Avg Net Price $30,015
Avg Grant Aid $9,431
% Receiving Grant Aid 83%

Admission

CAU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 16,153
Admitted 9,088
Acceptance Rate 56.3%
Enrolled % 12.7%
Avg High School GPA 3.28
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 16/20
SAT Range 880/1120
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Apr 1, 2025

Academics

CAU
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Communication (26%)
  • Business (21%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (9%)
  • English and Literature (5%)

Outcomes

CAU
Graduation Rate 41%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $38,400
Making Student Loan Payments 30%
Median Student Loan Debt $31,000
Median Loan Payment $320

Diversity

CAU
% Men 24%
% Women 76%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU Yes
% White 0%
% Black 84%
% Hispanic 0%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 0%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 13%

Students

CAU
% In-State 27%
% Out-of-State 72%

Campus

CAU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/