- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private school while Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia Tech has more expensive tuition of $32,876 than CAU ($26,446).
- Georgia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 23.40% than CAU (57.93%).
- Georgia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than CAU (970).
- Georgia Tech is larger with 45,296 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #28 in National Universities #2 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
CAU| Known as | Georgia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $11,764 Georgia residents $32,876 out-of-state |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $15,570 Georgia residents $30,646 out-of-state |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $12,073 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 23.40% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 38.82% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 45,296 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 18,415 |
| 573 | Graduate | 26,881 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 19,398 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,805) $6,918 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 | 19 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,122 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,962 Full-time 645 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,928 for Faculties $89,506 Part-time |