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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $196 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,306 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Bluefield State College?
- Catholic University of America is 500% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Bluefield State College ($53,040.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Catholic University of America ($11,759 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 63.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,200 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Bluefield State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 239.1% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($34,449 vs. $10,160)
Catholic University of America vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bluefield State College (3.41)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Bluefield State College (68% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $26,800 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $7,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,106)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($196 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/