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Overview |
CAU | MCA | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
CAU | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $341 |
Diversity |
CAU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
CAU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
CAU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 116 students)
CAU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 47.6% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at MCA than Clark Atlanta University ($32,400.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 23.5% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,890 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Memphis College of Art (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($9,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or CAU .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CAU (3.28)
CAU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or MCA? 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 MCA and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Memphis College of Art (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $8,500 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,900)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($31,000 vs. $33,000)
- CAU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($320 vs. $341)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/