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Overview |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $234 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,337 students)
Catholic University of America vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Catholic University of America is 56.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Catholic University of America than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($53,040.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Catholic University of America ($18,701 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 35.9% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,264 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 21.3% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($34,449 vs. $28,392)
Catholic University of America vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $15,400 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,106)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($234 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/