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Overview |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $230 |
Diversity |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CAU | FWBBC | ||
| 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 394 students)
CAU vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or FWBBC?
- Clark Atlanta University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at CAU than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($21,948.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than CAU ($18,966 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 34.4% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,170 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 45.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($13,736 vs. $9,431)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or CAU .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at CAU (3.28)
CAU vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and CAU.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Clark Atlanta University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $6,900 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $8,730 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,270 vs. $31,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/