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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | chamberlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $19,062 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $19,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,236 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $31,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $6,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $248 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 663 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia?
- Catholic University of America is 178.2% more expensive to attend than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($53,040.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia than Catholic University of America ($31,676 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia are 2.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,236 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 428.5% larger than aid received Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($34,449 vs. $6,518)
Catholic University of America vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia (50%)
Catholic University of America vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia and Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $4,000 more per year than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $54,600)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia students graduate with a $2,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,106)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($248 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/