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Overview |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | jchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $7,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $19,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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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 | 3.28 | ||
| 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 | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Jefferson College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,128 students)
CAU vs. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Jefferson College of Health Sciences?
- Clark Atlanta University is 177.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $7,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at CAU than Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($21,948.00 vs. $19,557.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jefferson College of Health Sciences are 22.1% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,995 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is ?% larger than aid received Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($9,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Jefferson College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson College of Health Sciences or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.28) as students at Jefferson College of Health Sciences (3.28)
CAU vs. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Jefferson College of Health Sciences? 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 Jefferson College of Health Sciences and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (41% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Jefferson College of Health Sciences earn on average $19,000 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $38,400)
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/