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Overview |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Fort Valley, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #1018 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | fvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 6,247 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 810/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $377 |
Diversity |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Fort Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Fort Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,605 students)
CAU vs. Fort Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Fort Valley State University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 440.1% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at CAU than Fort Valley State University ($21,948.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than CAU ($13,016 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,372 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Valley State University than Clark Atlanta University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Valley State University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($9,499 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Fort Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Fort Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Valley State University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Fort Valley State University (865) is 15 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming CAU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Fort Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
CAU vs. Fort Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Fort Valley State University? 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 Fort Valley State University and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Fort Valley State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,000)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $36,500)
- CAU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($320 vs. $377)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/