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Overview |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 3,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $40,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $40,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $21,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $36,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 21,210 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 18,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 3.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 990/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $274 |
Diversity |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Wingate University | ||
| 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,135 students vs. 3,322 students)
CAU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 70.7% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $23,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Wingate University than Clark Atlanta University ($40,096.00 vs. $23,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than CAU ($21,464 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 12.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,676 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Clark Atlanta University (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 225.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($36,426 vs. $11,188)
CAU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 190 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than CAU (64.6%)
CAU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $14,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,400)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($274 vs. $320)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/