- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private school while University of Georgia (UGA) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- UGA has more expensive tuition of $30,220 than CAU ($26,446).
- UGA has tighter acceptance rate of 54.01% than CAU (57.93%).
- UGA has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than CAU (970).
- UGA is larger with 40,607 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | University of Georgia View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #77 in National Universities #3 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Athens, GA |
CAU| Known as | UGA | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $11,180 Georgia residents $30,220 out-of-state |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $10,268 Georgia residents $26,576 out-of-state |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $10,749 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 54.01% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 44.64% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 40,607 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 30,714 |
| 573 | Graduate | 9,893 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 1,166 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,218) $6,294 average annual costs |
| ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,094 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,140 Full-time 170 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,443 Full-time 1,290 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,774 for Faculties $56,119 Part-time |