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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,171 | 4,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,370 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,008 | $20,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,232 | $6,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,874 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 4,925 | 483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 68.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $245 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (5,171 students vs. 4,238 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Herzing University-Madison?
- Catholic University of America is 342% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342% higher at Catholic University of America than Herzing University Madison ($54,630.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Catholic University of America ($20,679 vs. $35,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 94.6% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($8,928 vs. $17,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Herzing University Madison (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 518.8% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($38,232 vs. $6,178)
Catholic University of America vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Catholic University of America .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Catholic University of America (83.8%)
Catholic University of America vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Herzing University Madison (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $15,200 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $2,393 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,713 vs. $26,106)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/