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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 5,342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cu-portland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $31,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $31,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $9,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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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 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Portland is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (5,342 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Concordia University-Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Concordia University-Portland?
- Catholic University of America is 68% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Portland for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Catholic University of America than Concordia University Portland ($53,040.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Portland are 73.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($9,630 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Concordia University Portland (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is ?% larger than aid received Concordia University Portland ($34,449 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Concordia University-Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Portland or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concordia University-Portland (3.24)
Catholic University of America vs. Concordia University-Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Concordia University-Portland? 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 Concordia University-Portland and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Concordia University Portland (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $12,500 more per year than Concordia University-Portland graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Portland students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,106)
- Concordia University-Portland graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Portland students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/