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Overview |
CAU | Gordon | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $9,257 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $8,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $7,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
CAU | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,021 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $180 |
Diversity |
CAU | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Gordon | ||
| 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,135 students)
CAU vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Gordon?
- Clark Atlanta University is 756.3% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at CAU than Gordon College ($21,948.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than CAU ($8,185 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 18.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,257 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Clark Atlanta University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Gordon College ($9,431 vs. $7,701)
CAU vs. Gordon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Gordon College (851) is 1 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming CAU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Gordon? 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 Gordon and CAU.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($180 vs. $320)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/