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Overview |
CAU | UE | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | UE | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CAU | UE | ||
| 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,017 students)
CAU vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or UE?
- University of Evansville is 82.7% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at UE than Clark Atlanta University ($40,100.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than CAU ($19,301 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 26% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,982 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 261.2% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($34,067 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or CAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 307 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming UE students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at CAU (3.28)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or UE? 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 UE and CAU.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Clark Atlanta University (62% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $7,600 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,400)
- University of Evansville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- UE graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/