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Overview |
CAU | BHU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | beulah.org | ||
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Costs |
CAU | BHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $7,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
CAU | BHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 | BHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | BHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $46,673 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $482 |
Diversity |
CAU | BHU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 8% |
Students |
CAU | BHU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CAU | BHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 371 students)
CAU vs. BHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or BHU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 187.6% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at CAU than Beulah Heights University ($21,948.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beulah Heights University are 7.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,200 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Beulah Heights University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($9,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or BHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BHU or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at BHU (3.0)
CAU vs. BHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or BHU? 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 BHU and CAU.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $4,500 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,900)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $15,673 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $46,673)
- CAU graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($320 vs. $482)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/