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Overview |
CAU | CBU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CAU | CBU | ||
| 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,934 students)
CAU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at CBU than Clark Atlanta University ($35,520.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than CAU ($18,612 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 7.5% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,220 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 185.9% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($26,964 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 255 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming CBU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at CAU (3.28)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or CBU? 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 CBU and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Clark Atlanta University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $12,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,400)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CBU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/