- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private school while University of West Georgia is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- CAU has more expensive tuition of $26,446 than University of West Georgia ($17,024).
- CAU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.93% than University of West Georgia (58.62%).
- University of West Georgia has higher SAT scores of 1,030 than CAU (970).
- University of West Georgia is larger with 11,893 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | University of West Georgia View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Carrollton, GA |
CAU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $6,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 58.62% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 48.30% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 11,893 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 8,666 |
| 573 | Graduate | 3,227 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 4,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| 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: 2,835) $6,980 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 486 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time |