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Overview |
CAU | Union College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
CAU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,107 students)
CAU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Union College?
- Union College is 189.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.8% higher at Union College than Clark Atlanta University ($63,603.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Union College ($30,015 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 43.6% lower than costs at Union College ($10,982 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Clark Atlanta University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 297.9% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($37,530 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CAU (3.28)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
CAU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Union College? 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 Union College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (86% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $35,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $38,400)
- Union College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/