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Overview |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $247 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or CUW?
- Catholic University of America is 61.9% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Concordia University Wisconsin ($53,040.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Catholic University of America ($24,485 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 37.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,160 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Catholic University of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 46.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($34,449 vs. $23,477)
Catholic University of America vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have at the same average high school GPA (3.52) as students at CUW (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than CUW (70.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or CUW? 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 CUW and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $12,500 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,106)
- CUW graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($247 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/