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Overview |
CAU | King College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
CAU | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $237 |
Diversity |
CAU | King College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
CAU | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CAU | King 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 King College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,357 students)
CAU vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or King College?
- King College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at King College than Clark Atlanta University ($31,942.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than CAU ($22,626 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 10.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,960 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King College than Clark Atlanta University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 140.9% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($22,715 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or CAU .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 155 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming King College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CAU (3.28)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (60.8%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or King 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 King College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is the same as at King College (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $10,100 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,400)
- King College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- King College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/