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Overview |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Oakwood, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | gsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $2,277 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $7,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,538 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 76% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
CAU | Gainesville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 0 students)
CAU vs. Gainesville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Gainesville College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 863.9% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.9% higher at CAU than Gainesville State College ($21,948.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 48.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,408 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Gainesville State College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($9,431 vs. $0)
CAU vs. Gainesville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Gainesville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gainesville College or CAU .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Gainesville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Gainesville College? 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 Gainesville College and CAU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/