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Overview |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $232 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | St. Andrews 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 809 students)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or St. Andrews University?
- Catholic University of America is 85.5% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Catholic University of America than St. Andrews University ($53,040.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than Catholic University of America ($31,864 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 45.2% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,480 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than St. Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 102.3% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($34,449 vs. $17,026)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or St. Andrews 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. Andrews University and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than St. Andrews University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $22,200 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,106)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/