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Overview |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 42 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | bauder.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $5,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $16,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $5,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $26,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $248 |
Diversity |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
CAU | Bauder College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Bauder College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 42 students)
CAU vs. Bauder College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Bauder College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Bauder College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at CAU than Bauder College ($21,948.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bauder College than CAU ($16,942 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bauder College are 94.4% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($5,648 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bauder College than Clark Atlanta University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 71.3% larger than aid received Bauder College ($9,431 vs. $5,507)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Bauder College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bauder College or CAU .
CAU vs. Bauder College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Bauder College? 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 Bauder College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Bauder College (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Bauder College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $26,500)
- Bauder College students graduate with a $6,966 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($24,034 vs. $31,000)
- Bauder College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($248 vs. $320)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bauder College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/