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Overview |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | North Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $29,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $4,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 70% |
Admission |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | Open | ||
| 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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $175 |
Diversity |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
CAU | Virginia College in Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Virginia College in Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 388 students)
CAU vs. Virginia College in Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Virginia College in Charleston?
- Clark Atlanta University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia College in Charleston for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at CAU than Virginia College in Charleston ($21,948.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia College in Charleston than CAU ($29,047 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia College in Charleston are 27.5% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($8,616 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Virginia College in Charleston (83% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 131.1% larger than aid received Virginia College in Charleston ($9,431 vs. $4,081)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Virginia College in Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College in Charleston or CAU .
CAU vs. Virginia College in Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Virginia College in Charleston? 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 Virginia College in Charleston and CAU.
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Virginia College in Charleston graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College in Charleston students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $31,000)
- Virginia College in Charleston graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($175 vs. $320)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College in Charleston students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/