Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew College | Cuthbert, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| LaGrange College | Lagrange, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Paine College | Augusta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Piedmont University | Demorest, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | Rome, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,000 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew College | $19,126 | 49.63% | 23% | 7:1 | 247 |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | 56.26% | 46% | 16:1 | 4,000 |
| LaGrange College | $34,540 | 59.12% | 50% | 11:1 | 679 |
| Paine College | $14,596 | 51.51% | 17% | 10:1 | 310 |
| Piedmont University | $30,680 | 64.35% | 48% | 11:1 | 1,843 |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Average | $11,000 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 35 |