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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill Morehouse WCU Florida A&M WSSU Tuskegee University| Clark Atlanta University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 82% |
Admission |
CAU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $235 |
Diversity |
CAU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CAU | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or UNCG?
- Clark Atlanta University is 396.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at CAU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,948.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than CAU ($10,979 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 10.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,924 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (83% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,431 vs. $8,257)
CAU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or CAU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 185 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CAU (3.28)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and CAU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Clark Atlanta University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $700 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,400)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $8,263 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $31,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($235 vs. $320)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/