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Overview |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chattanooga, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | tntemple.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $11,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $11,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $14,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $8,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
CAU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| 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 Tennessee Temple University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 730 students)
CAU vs. Tennessee Temple University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Tennessee Temple University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Temple University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $11,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at CAU than Tennessee Temple University ($21,948.00 vs. $11,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Temple University than CAU ($14,115 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Temple University are 71.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($6,400 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Temple University than Clark Atlanta University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Temple University ($9,431 vs. $8,939)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Tennessee Temple University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Temple University or CAU .
CAU vs. Tennessee Temple University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Tennessee Temple University? 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 Tennessee Temple University and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Tennessee Temple University (41% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/