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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 4,241 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Penn College?
- Catholic University of America is 243.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at Catholic University of America than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($53,040.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Catholic University of America ($23,030 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 37.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,130 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 374.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($34,449 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Penn 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 Penn College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $14,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,106)
- Penn College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College 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/