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Overview |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,957 students)
Catholic University of America vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or MBC?
- Catholic University of America is 67.8% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Catholic University of America than Mary Baldwin College ($53,040.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Catholic University of America ($18,746 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 61.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,320 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 41.2% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($34,449 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
Catholic University of America vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or MBC? 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 MBC and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Mary Baldwin College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $20,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $38,400)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/