Colleges Compare Spelman vs Clark Atlanta University Spelman vs Clark Atlanta University Spelman is harder to get into (24% vs 64% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $38,626 vs $46,089 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Spelman College Clark Atlanta University Admit rate 24% 64% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1100–1300 — ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 22–28 — SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Optional Not checked yet Next deadline Regular decision: Feb 1 Not checked yet
Cost Measure Spelman College Clark Atlanta University Sticker price per year $55,733 $46,270 Average paid after grants $46,089 $38,626
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Spelman College Clark Atlanta University Under $30,000 $41,125 $38,601 $30,000–$48,000 $41,146 — $48,000–$75,000 $44,626 — $75,000–$110,000 $47,999 — Over $110,000 $50,714 $41,270
After you start Measure Spelman College Clark Atlanta University Undergrads 3,414 3,603 Graduate within 6 years 76% 48% Come back for year two 94% 71% Median earnings 10 years after starting $65,773 $46,867 Median debt at graduation $20,500 $26,000
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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