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Overview |
CAU | UNG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 88% |
Admission |
CAU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $170 |
Diversity |
CAU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CAU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or UNG?
- Clark Atlanta University is 438.7% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at CAU than University of North Georgia ($21,948.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than CAU ($11,721 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 8.8% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,982 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than Clark Atlanta University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,431 vs. $7,574)
CAU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or CAU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 163 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming UNG students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CAU (3.28)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or UNG? 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 UNG and CAU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $5,700 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,400)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $31,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($170 vs. $320)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/