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Overview |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $240 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | The Sage Colleges | ||
| 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 The Sage Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,159 students)
Catholic University of America vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or The Sage Colleges?
- Catholic University of America is 56.7% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Catholic University of America than The Sage Colleges ($53,040.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Sage Colleges than Catholic University of America ($22,456 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Sage Colleges are 23.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($13,543 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 23.1% larger than aid received The Sage Colleges ($34,449 vs. $27,982)
Catholic University of America vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or The Sage Colleges? 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 The Sage Colleges and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than The Sage Colleges (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $15,500 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $43,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $2,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,106)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/