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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M FAU| Clark Atlanta University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | GS | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 26,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $8,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
CAU | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 14,410 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 12,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CAU | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $237 |
Diversity |
CAU | GS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CAU | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 4,135 students)
CAU vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or GS?
- Clark Atlanta University is 437.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at CAU than Georgia Southern University ($23,484.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than CAU ($16,957 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 9.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,993 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Clark Atlanta University (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,188 vs. $8,075)
CAU vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 239 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CAU (3.28)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than CAU (64.6%)
CAU vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or GS? 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 GS and CAU.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Clark Atlanta University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- GS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/