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Overview |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $224 |
Diversity |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 12% |
Students |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Clark Atlanta University ($31,784.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Baptist University than CAU ($25,590 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 9.6% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,982 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Clark Atlanta University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($18,372 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Baptist University (961) is 111 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Missouri Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Missouri Baptist University? 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 Missouri Baptist University and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $300 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $31,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($224 vs. $320)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/