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NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M Tuskegee University Spelman Tennessee State University Savannah State University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte KSU Fisk University Georgia State Albany State University| Clark Atlanta University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $331 |
Diversity |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 9% |
Students |
CAU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CAU | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 1,102 students)
CAU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or JCSU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at CAU than Johnson C Smith University ($23,484.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CAU ($19,326 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 33.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,014 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 33% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($14,883 vs. $11,188)
CAU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Clark Atlanta University (850) is 54 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming CAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than JCSU (42.9%)
CAU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or JCSU? 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 JCSU and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $8,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,300)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,050)
- CAU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU 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/