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Overview |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ironton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 1,639 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $6,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $9,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $6,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $4,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 77% |
Admission |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.37 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Ohio University-Southern Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 1,639 students)
CAU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Ohio University-Southern Campus?
- Clark Atlanta University is 280.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $6,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.1% higher at CAU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($23,484.00 vs. $9,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than CAU ($4,682 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 81.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($6,632 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Ohio University Southern Campus (78% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 89.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($11,188 vs. $5,902)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Ohio University-Southern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Southern Campus or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Southern Campus students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CAU (3.28)
CAU vs. Ohio University-Southern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Ohio University-Southern Campus? 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (41% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Southern Campus earn on average $6,100 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,400)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/