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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,233 | 1,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #981 | #659 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | catawba.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,497 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,497 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,397 | $18,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,553 | $29,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,251 | 2,547 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 1,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1010/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | Catawba College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catawba College is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,241 students vs. 1,233 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. Catawba College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or Catawba College?
- Catawba College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $32,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Catawba College than Arizona Christian University ($33,400.00 vs. $32,497.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catawba College than Arizona Christian University ($18,319 vs. $32,397)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catawba College are 7.6% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($12,550 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($29,599 vs. $18,553)
Arizona Christian University vs. Catawba College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or Catawba College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catawba College or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Arizona Christian University (997) is 7 points higher than at Catawba College (990)
- Incoming Arizona Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Catawba College (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- Catawba College has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Arizona Christian University (74.4%)
Arizona Christian University vs. Catawba College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or Catawba College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Catawba College and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Arizona Christian University (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Catawba College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/