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Overview |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $320 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or North Carolina Central University?
- Catholic University of America is 1,322.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.4% higher at Catholic University of America than North Carolina Central University ($53,040.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Catholic University of America ($13,708 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 40.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,864 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 113.1% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($34,449 vs. $16,168)
Catholic University of America vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than North Carolina Central University (68% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $23,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $35,200)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $4,894 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,106 vs. $31,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($269 vs. $320)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University 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/