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Overview |
CAU | WSSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
CAU | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $265 |
Diversity |
CAU | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
CAU | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CAU | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or WSSU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 545.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at CAU than Winston Salem State University ($21,948.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than CAU ($14,097 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 2.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,982 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Clark Atlanta University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,431 vs. $8,350)
CAU vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Winston Salem State University (870) is 20 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming CAU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or WSSU? 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 WSSU and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is the same as at Winston Salem State University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $5,337 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,663 vs. $31,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($265 vs. $320)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/