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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Temple?
- Catholic University of America is 162.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Temple University ($53,040.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Catholic University of America ($23,935 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 6.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($15,648 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Temple University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 197.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($34,449 vs. $11,575)
Catholic University of America vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Temple (79.7%)
Catholic University of America vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Temple? 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 Temple and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is the same as at Temple University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $2,300 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,106)
- Temple graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/