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Overview |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $182 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 552 students)
Catholic University of America vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or BBC?
- Catholic University of America is 78.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Catholic University of America than Clarks Summit University ($53,040.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Catholic University of America ($16,176 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 128.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($7,300 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 74.1% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($34,449 vs. $19,782)
Catholic University of America vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or BBC? 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 BBC and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Clarks Summit University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $24,800 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $8,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($17,688 vs. $26,106)
- BBC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($182 vs. $269)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/