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Overview |
CAU | BAC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 28% |
Students |
CAU | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CAU | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,501 students)
CAU vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or BAC?
- Clark Atlanta University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at CAU than Belmont Abbey College ($21,948.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than CAU ($23,522 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 6.2% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,982 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,431 vs. $9,266)
CAU vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 171 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming BAC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at CAU (3.28)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or BAC? 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 BAC and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Belmont Abbey College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/