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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,444 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Notre Dame College?
- Catholic University of America is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Catholic University of America than Notre Dame College ($53,040.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Catholic University of America ($20,151 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 44.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,568 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Catholic University of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 41.8% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($34,449 vs. $24,299)
Catholic University of America vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Catholic University of America vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Notre Dame College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $16,700 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $41,900)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/