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Overview |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $227 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,990 students)
Catholic University of America vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at F&M than Catholic University of America ($65,652.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Catholic University of America ($31,135 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 10.8% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($15,040 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($49,177 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or F&M? 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 F&M and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Catholic University of America (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,600)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,106)
- F&M graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/