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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
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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 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $144 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Staten Island?
- Catholic University of America is 665.4% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.5% higher at Catholic University of America than CUNY College of Staten Island ($53,040.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Catholic University of America ($7,217 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 20.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($16,670 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Catholic University of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 327.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($34,449 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Catholic University of America vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $13,500 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,106)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($144 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/