Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Dickinson College Gettysburg College Lafayette College NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M Bucknell Skidmore College Union College Tuskegee University Lehigh Spelman| Clark Atlanta University | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CAU | F&M | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | fandm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CAU | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $65,652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 63% |
Admission |
CAU | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CAU | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $227 |
Diversity |
CAU | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 24% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CAU | F&M | ||
| 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 1,990 students)
CAU vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 199.1% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.1% higher at F&M than Clark Atlanta University ($65,652.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than F&M ($30,015 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 37% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,982 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Franklin and Marshall College (83% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 421.4% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($49,177 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or CAU .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than F&M (36.2%)
CAU vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or F&M? 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 F&M and CAU.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Clark Atlanta University (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,500 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,400)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($227 vs. $320)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/