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Overview |
CAU | Bethel | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
CAU | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $292 |
Diversity |
CAU | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
CAU | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Bethel?
- Clark Atlanta University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at CAU than Bethel University ($21,948.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than CAU ($13,858 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 22.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,982 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Clark Atlanta University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 42% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($13,396 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 78 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Bethel? 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 Bethel and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Bethel University (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,400)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,000)
- Bethel graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($292 vs. $320)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/