CAU vs. Heritage Bible College

Comparable Facts

Compare Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA with Heritage Bible College in Dunn, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Clark Atlanta University is larger than Heritage Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,252 students vs. 26 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Clark Atlanta University is located in Atlanta, GA (Large City setting); Heritage Bible College is in Dunn, NC (Rural Fringe setting).
• Clark Atlanta University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Heritage Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Clark Atlanta University 16:1; Heritage Bible College 2:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Bible College are 26.5% lower than at Clark Atlanta University ($9,371 vs. $12,748).
• Out-of-state tuition is 225.9% higher at CAU than at Heritage Bible College (about $19,622 more per year; $28,310 vs. $8,688).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Heritage Bible College than at Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 101.4% larger than aid received by Heritage Bible College students ($12,453 vs. $6,184).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at CAU, open admission at Heritage Bible College.
• Typical fall application deadline: CAU Apr 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at CAU average a 3.28 high school GPA, 0.43 higher than at Heritage Bible College (2.85).

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.