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Overview |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,922 students)
Catholic University of America vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or PennWest Clarion?
- Catholic University of America is 587.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.3% higher at Catholic University of America than PennWest Clarion ($53,040.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 28.9% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,930 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($34,449 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Catholic University of America vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than PennWest Clarion (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $19,400 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,106)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/