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Overview |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 35% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 61.6% | ||
| 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 | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $175 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,772 students)
Catholic University of America vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or MBTS?
- Catholic University of America is 518.2% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 518.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($53,040.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Catholic University of America ($23,318 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 22.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($13,658 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 496.6% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($34,449 vs. $5,774)
Catholic University of America vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Catholic University of America .
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Catholic University of America.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($17,004 vs. $26,106)
- MBTS graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($175 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/