- Both Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Spelman College are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Spelman College has more expensive tuition of $30,058 than CAU ($26,446).
- Spelman College has tighter acceptance rate of 40.05% than CAU (57.93%).
- CAU is larger with 4,000 students than Spelman College (3,102 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Spelman College View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #164 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
CAU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $30,058 |
| $21,156 | Graduate | |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $13,030 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 40.05% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 16.40% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 3,102 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 3,102 |
| 573 | Graduate | 0 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 729 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| 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: 1,401) |
| ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 179 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 559 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,811 for Faculties $68,114 Part-time |