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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $211 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,994 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Catholic University of America is 783.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489.6% higher at Catholic University of America than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($53,040.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Catholic University of America ($7,913 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 167.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($6,228 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 518.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($34,449 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Catholic University of America vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $14,100 more per year than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $5,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,106)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/