Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Loyola University Maryland Saint Joseph's University AU Juniata College Fairfield University Gettysburg College F&M University of Scranton George Washington WCU UMUC SHU| Catholic University of America | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | susqu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $54,440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 5% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,231 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Susquahanna than Catholic University of America ($54,440.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Catholic University of America ($28,605 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 11.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,960 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($40,914 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Catholic University of America vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Catholic University of America (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $1,600 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $57,000)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/