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Overview |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $357 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,108 students)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or St. Augustine's College?
- Catholic University of America is 383.6% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.6% higher at Catholic University of America than Saint Augustines College ($53,040.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Augustines College than Catholic University of America ($20,081 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 86.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($8,942 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Saint Augustines College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 192.7% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($34,449 vs. $11,769)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Saint Augustines College (68% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $30,300 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $28,300)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $8,514 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($26,106 vs. $34,620)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($269 vs. $357)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/