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Overview |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $16,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $16,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $9,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $18,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 723 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 858/946 | ||
| 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 | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $382 |
Diversity |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 11% |
Students |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 70% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 195 students)
CAU vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Bennett College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at CAU than Bennett College for Women ($23,484.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than CAU ($20,928 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 22.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,804 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 69.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($18,972 vs. $11,188)
CAU vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Bennett College (33.6%)
CAU vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Bennett College for Women (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,400)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $37,000)
- CAU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($320 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/