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Overview |
CAU | UTC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
CAU | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CAU | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $214 |
Diversity |
CAU | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CAU | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 4,135 students)
CAU vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or UTC?
- Clark Atlanta University is 185.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at CAU than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($23,484.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than CAU ($13,801 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 19.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,052 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Clark Atlanta University (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 13.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($11,188 vs. $9,834)
CAU vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or CAU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 237 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming UTC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CAU (3.28)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than CAU (64.6%)
CAU vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or UTC? 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 UTC and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,400)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $10,208 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($20,792 vs. $31,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($214 vs. $320)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/