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Overview |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 28% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,501 students)
Catholic University of America vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or BAC?
- Catholic University of America is 186.7% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.7% higher at Catholic University of America than Belmont Abbey College ($53,040.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than Catholic University of America ($23,522 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 43% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,658 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 271.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($34,449 vs. $9,266)
Catholic University of America vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or BAC? 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 BAC and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Belmont Abbey College (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $16,700 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $41,900)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/