- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private school while Columbus State University (CSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- CAU has more expensive tuition of $26,446 than CSU ($16,805).
- CSU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.40% than CAU (57.93%).
- CSU has higher SAT scores of 1,020 than CAU (970).
- CSU is larger with 7,479 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Columbus State University View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #13 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Columbus, GA |
CAU| Known as | CSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $5,751 Georgia residents $16,805 out-of-state |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $7,680 Georgia residents $12,774 out-of-state |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $7,104 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 53.40% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 51.51% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 7,479 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 6,003 |
| 573 | Graduate | 1,476 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 2,055 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,485) $6,322 average annual costs |
| ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 331 Full-time 204 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 779 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,092 for Faculties $50,659 Part-time |