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Overview |
CAU | Neumann | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 17% |
Students |
CAU | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,155 students)
CAU vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Neumann than Clark Atlanta University ($33,900.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than CAU ($28,707 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 51.2% lower than costs at Neumann University ($10,982 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 171.7% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($25,623 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Neumann University (905) is 55 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Neumann students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Neumann? 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 Neumann and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Clark Atlanta University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $6,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- Neumann University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Neumann graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Neumann 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/