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Overview |
CAU | Eastern | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
CAU | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Eastern?
- Clark Atlanta University is 130% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at CAU than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,948.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than CAU ($10,806 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,360 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($10,583 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 178 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Eastern? 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 Eastern and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $7,305 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $31,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/