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Overview |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 83% |
Admission |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $320 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Stillman College | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 129.9% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at CAU than Stillman College ($21,948.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than CAU ($15,574 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 9.2% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,054 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than Clark Atlanta University (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($12,049 vs. $9,431)
Stillman College vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Clark Atlanta University (850) is 19 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Stillman College students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than CAU (56.3%)
Stillman College vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Stillman College (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,500)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $34,000)
- CAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($320 vs. $351)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/