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Overview |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| 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 | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $235 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | St. Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or St. Thomas University?
- Catholic University of America is 62.7% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Catholic University of America than St. Thomas University ($53,040.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Thomas University than Catholic University of America ($28,654 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 33.8% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,460 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 52% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($34,449 vs. $22,668)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or St. Thomas University? 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. Thomas University and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than St. Thomas University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $2,200 more per year than St. Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $56,400)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $3,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,753 vs. $26,106)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($235 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University 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/