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Overview |
CAU | Allen University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $383 |
Diversity |
CAU | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 657 students)
CAU vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Allen University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 75% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at CAU than Allen University ($21,948.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than CAU ($13,774 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 27.9% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,584 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($11,268 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or CAU .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Allen University (43.4%)
CAU vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Allen University? 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 Allen University and CAU.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $24,300)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $6,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $37,119)
- CAU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($320 vs. $383)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/