| CAU vs. Shorter |
#315 in National Universities #23 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #53 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$28,310 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$24,630 |
| expensive$22,474 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,000 |
| Less$12,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,004 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter64.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.46% |
| Lower5.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.49% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,252 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,318 |
| Larger3,618 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,203 |
| Larger634 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller115 |
| Smaller179 | Online Student Population | Larger291 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher71% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,516) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 327 | Number of faculty | 126 |
| Higher$76,950 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$45,486 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.