- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private school while University of North Georgia (UNG) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- CAU has more expensive tuition of $26,446 than UNG ($15,441).
- CAU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.93% than UNG (78.07%).
- UNG has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than CAU (970).
- UNG is larger with 18,029 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | University of North Georgia View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #22 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Dahlonega, GA |
CAU| Known as | UNG | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $5,009 Georgia residents $15,441 out-of-state |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $5,556 Georgia residents $17,904 out-of-state |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $6,479 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 78.07% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 49.96% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 18,029 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 17,240 |
| 573 | Graduate | 789 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 3,015 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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: 2,778) $6,440 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 724 Full-time 259 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,754 Full-time 376 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,862 for Faculties $53,263 Part-time |