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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,872 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Salve Regina University?
- Catholic University of America is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Salve Regina University ($53,040.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Salve Regina University ($36,031 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,500 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 28.6% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($34,449 vs. $26,787)
Catholic University of America vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have at the same average high school GPA (3.52) as students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Catholic University of America vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Catholic University of America (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $4,300 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $54,300)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/