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Overview |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,171 | 891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $23,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $23,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,370 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,008 | $11,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,232 | $18,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,874 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 4,925 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $247 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,171 students vs. 891 students)
Catholic University of America vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or CW?
- Catholic University of America is 135.3% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $23,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Catholic University of America than The College of Westchester ($54,630.00 vs. $23,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Catholic University of America ($11,332 vs. $35,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 82.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($9,520 vs. $17,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 102.2% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($38,232 vs. $18,905)
Catholic University of America vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Catholic University of America .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Catholic University of America (83.8%)
Catholic University of America vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or CW? 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 CW and Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $18,800 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,894 vs. $26,106)
- CW graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($247 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/