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Overview |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $270 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,149 students)
Catholic University of America vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or ECSU?
- Catholic University of America is 5,204% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 960.8% higher at Catholic University of America than Elizabeth City State University ($53,040.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Catholic University of America ($4,120 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 91% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($8,727 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Elizabeth City State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 288.1% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($34,449 vs. $8,877)
Catholic University of America vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Elizabeth City State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $27,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $30,700)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $19 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($26,106 vs. $26,125)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($269 vs. $270)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/