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Overview |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Denmark, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | voorhees.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $11,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $11,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $7,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $14,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $15,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $26,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,301 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $333 |
Diversity |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Voorhees College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Voorhees College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 507 students)
CAU vs. Voorhees College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Voorhees College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 88.7% more expensive to attend than Voorhees College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at CAU than Voorhees College ($21,948.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Voorhees College than CAU ($14,587 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Voorhees College are 49.5% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,346 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Voorhees College than Clark Atlanta University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Voorhees College students is 63.3% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($15,403 vs. $9,431)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Voorhees College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Voorhees College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 1.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Voorhees College (2.0)
CAU vs. Voorhees College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Voorhees 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 Voorhees College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Voorhees College (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Voorhees College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $26,700)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Voorhees College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,301)
- CAU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Voorhees College graduates. ($320 vs. $333)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Voorhees College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/