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Overview |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $183 |
Diversity |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 253 students)
CAU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Hiwassee College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at CAU than Hiwassee College ($21,948.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 37.5% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,987 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Hiwassee College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($9,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 97 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Hiwassee College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CAU (18)
CAU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and CAU.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $31,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($183 vs. $320)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/