- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private school while Georgia College & State University (Georgia College) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia College has more expensive tuition of $28,178 than CAU ($26,446).
- CAU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.93% than Georgia College (78.99%).
- Georgia College has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than CAU (970).
- Georgia College is larger with 6,315 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Georgia College & State University View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #26 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Milledgeville, GA |
CAU| Known as | Georgia College | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $8,998 Georgia residents $28,178 out-of-state |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $6,782 Georgia residents $20,336 out-of-state |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $8,155 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 78.99% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 44.67% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 6,315 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 5,265 |
| 573 | Graduate | 1,050 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 725 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,237) $7,254 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 340 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,531 for Faculties $51,966 Part-time |