- Both Emory University and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Emory University has more expensive tuition of $60,774 than CAU ($26,446).
- Emory University has tighter acceptance rate of 22.04% than CAU (57.93%).
- Emory University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than CAU (970).
- Emory University is larger with 14,841 students than CAU (4,000 students).
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| #25 in National Universities #1 in Georgia | Rankings | #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Known as | CAU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,774 | Undergraduate | $26,446 |
| $47,722 | Graduate | $21,156 |
| $45,148 | Financial Aid | $11,498 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 22.04% | Acceptance Rate | 57.93% |
| 26.52% | Yield | 11.32% |
| 1,500 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 970 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,841 | Total Students | 4,000 |
| 7,101 | Undergraduate | 3,427 |
| 7,740 | Graduate | 573 |
| 483 | Online Enrollment | 171 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $84,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) $9,670 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,037 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 177 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| 11,734 Full-time 1,219 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 556 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $134,451 for Faculties $80,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time |