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Overview |
CAU | SBTS | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 50% |
Admission |
CAU | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
CAU | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CAU | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (4,266 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or SBTS?
- Clark Atlanta University is 92.5% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at CAU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($21,948.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than CAU ($17,299 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 47.4% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,450 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (83% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 147.4% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,431 vs. $3,812)
CAU vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or CAU .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or SBTS? 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 SBTS and CAU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/