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Overview |
CCA | CAU | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
CCA | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $320 |
Diversity |
CCA | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
CCA | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 72% | ||
Campus |
CCA | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 121.2% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at CAU than Concordia College Selma ($21,948.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than CAU ($22,313 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 92.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($5,700 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College Selma than Clark Atlanta University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 77.7% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($9,431 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or CCA .
CCA vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or CAU? 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 CAU and CCA.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Concordia College Selma (41% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $13,300 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $25,100)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $5,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($31,000 vs. $36,870)
- CAU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($320 vs. $381)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/