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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $266 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Capitol College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 823 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Capitol College?
- Catholic University of America is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at Catholic University of America than Capitol College ($53,040.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Catholic University of America ($25,445 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 30.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,816 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 140.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($34,449 vs. $14,332)
Catholic University of America vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Catholic University of America vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Capitol 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 Capitol College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Capitol College (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $58,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $370 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,106)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College 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/