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NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M Tuskegee University Spelman Tennessee State University Savannah State University KSU Fisk University Georgia State Albany State University Campbellsville University| Clark Atlanta University | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | CU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Academics |
CAU | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $224 |
Diversity |
CAU | CU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 16% |
Students |
CAU | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CAU | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,588 students)
CAU vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or CU?
- Cumberland University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at CU than Clark Atlanta University ($25,200.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than CAU ($18,528 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 22.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,990 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 134.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($22,145 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 139 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming CU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CAU (3.28)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or CU? 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 CU and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Cumberland University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,400)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $9,271 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($21,729 vs. $31,000)
- CU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($224 vs. $320)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/