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Overview |
TROY | CAU | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
TROY | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
TROY | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
TROY | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 72% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 4,000 students)
TROY vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 135.7% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at CAU than Troy University ($21,948.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than CAU ($13,187 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 44.5% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,599 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than Clark Atlanta University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Troy University ($9,431 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 196 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming TROY students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CAU (3.28)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than CAU (56.3%)
TROY vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Troy University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $1,000 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More TROY 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/