Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,687

2.41% growth from 2015

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2016, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta were Medical Assistant (114 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (25 degrees), and Massage Therapy (17 degrees).

In 2016, 173 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta. 90.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (24 degrees), 3.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is $14,687, which is $187 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is $14,687

In 2016, 50% of undergraduate students attending Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,687

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta was $14,687.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 27.5% with respect to 2015, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta had a total enrollment of 19 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is 19 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21.1% Black or African American, 10.5% White, and 5.26% Asian.

Students enrolled at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (21.1%), followed by White Female (10.5%) and Asian Female (5.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19 students. The full-time enrollment at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is 19 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2015 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
4 enrolled students
White
2 enrolled students
Asian
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is 21.1% Black or African American, 10.5% White, and 5.26% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2016, 141 more women than men received degrees from Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is black or african american (24 degrees awarded). There were 3.43 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is Medical Assistant (114 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (25 degrees) and Massage Therapy (17 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (173 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta in 2016 are Health (173 degrees awarded) (as of 2016).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are Health (173 degrees awarded) (as of 2016).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are Health (173 degrees awarded) (as of 2016).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta.

Most Common (2016)

Medical Assistant
114 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
25 degree-majors awarded
Massage Therapy
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2016, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta was Medical Assistant with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

157

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta, which is 0.102 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (157).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0556 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta in Medical Assistant, which is 18 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is black or african american (24 degrees awarded). There were 3.43 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

78% of degree recipients (135 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

Black or African American Female
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
6 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta is black or african american female (23 degrees awarded). There were 3.83 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (6 degrees).

Operations

Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are Female No academic rank (4), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, Management, with 1 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.99M

2016 Salaries

27.5%

decline from 2015

In 2016, Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta paid a median of $1.99M in salaries, a 27.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$256k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2015, Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta paid a total of $256k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2015, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta was No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2015, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, Management with 1 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2015)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2015, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta was Female No academic rank with 4 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta.

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