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UTSA NCAT Morehouse Texas State Florida A&M Tuskegee University Mount St. Mary's College Spelman Tennessee State University Savannah State University KSU Fisk University| Clark Atlanta University | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | UIW | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $281 |
Diversity |
CAU | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CAU | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 47.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at UIW than Clark Atlanta University ($32,440.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than CAU ($20,832 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 19.5% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,982 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 163% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($24,805 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or CAU .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 113 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming UIW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CAU (3.28)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or UIW? 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 UIW and CAU.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Clark Atlanta University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $11,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,400)
- University of the Incarnate Word students graduate with a $3,821 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,179 vs. $31,000)
- UIW graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($281 vs. $320)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/