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Overview |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $277 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 4,121 students)
Catholic University of America vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or AU?
- Catholic University of America is 71.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Anderson University ($53,040.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Catholic University of America ($21,633 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 48.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,230 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 41.1% larger than aid received Anderson University ($34,449 vs. $24,409)
Catholic University of America vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than AU (45.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or AU? 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 AU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Anderson University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $21,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $37,500)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $756 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,106 vs. $26,862)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/