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Overview |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,171 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,370 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,008 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,232 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,874 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 4,925 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $224 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (5,171 students vs. 3,072 students)
Catholic University of America vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or CU?
- Catholic University of America is 105.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Catholic University of America than Cumberland University ($54,630.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Catholic University of America ($17,669 vs. $35,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 67.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,360 vs. $17,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 61% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($38,232 vs. $23,749)
Catholic University of America vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CU (3.3)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than CU (67%)
Catholic University of America vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or CU? 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 CU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Cumberland University (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $18,700 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,377 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,106)
- CU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($224 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/