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Overview |
CAU | Paine College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 776/976 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $369 |
Diversity |
CAU | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
CAU | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 310 students)
CAU vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Paine College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at CAU than Paine College ($21,948.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than CAU ($15,877 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 46.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,512 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($11,755 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Clark Atlanta University (850) is 101 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming CAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Paine College (51.5%)
CAU vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Paine 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 Paine College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Paine College (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $28,400)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,750)
- CAU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($320 vs. $369)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/