Wiley College vs Clark Atlanta

Wiley College and Clark Atlanta University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Wiley College, nestled in Marshall, Texas, boasts a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Clark Atlanta University, located in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia, is renowned for its focus on social justice and community engagement. While both universities share a dedication to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover the nuances that set these two institutions apart and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Clark Atlanta University	Wiley College
Overview
Location	Atlanta, Georgia	Marshall, Texas
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	34.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	58.2%	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $40	$25
SAT range	860 - 1053	N/A
ACT range	17 - 20	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	19.0%
Students submitting ACT score	8.0%
Total number of applicants	16,718
Total number of admissions given out	9,737
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,123
Yield rate	11.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$39,446	$21,300
Average net price	$29,739	$8,796
Tuition	$21,308	$12,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,874 Meal plan: $4,348	Room/dormitory: $2,500 Meal plan: $2,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	86.0% Average amount $8,674	74.0% Average amount $8,121
Students receiving federal student loan	93.0% Average amount $8,385	47.0% Average amount $4,180
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $9,954	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,390 Men 23.7% Women 76.3%	665 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	665 Men 27.5% Women 72.5%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	77.9%	35.8%
International students	1.1%	0.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,162	784
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Illinois New York Maryland California	Texas Louisiana California Arizona Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Communication and Journalism Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts	Business Multidisciplinary Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.6%	27.1%
Dropout rate	39.7%	29.8%
Transferred out	17.4%	39.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,378 Year 2: $43,030 Year 3: $47,036 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,161 Year 2: $40,068 Year 3: $43,257 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,583 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $34,496 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,894 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $29,620 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,229 Year 2: $23,166 Year 3: $28,399 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,727 Year 2: $25,405 Year 3: $27,427 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,408 Year 2: $21,781 Year 3: $26,974 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $24,839 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,925 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $77,566 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,386 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $32,769 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $17,783 Year 2: $25,484 Year 3: $30,728 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,252 Year 2: $27,048 Year 3: $30,168 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $17,788 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: N/A

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