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Overview |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,052 students)
CAU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Clark Atlanta University ($26,100.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than CAU ($13,591 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 27.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,600 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 138% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($22,442 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 169 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (60.7%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $4,300 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/