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TU Loyola University Maryland Saint Joseph's University UMES AU Fairfield University Gettysburg College University of Scranton George Washington UMUC SHU Trinity College| Catholic University of America | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 150 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | UB | ||
| 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 UB based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,288 students)
Catholic University of America vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or UB?
- Catholic University of America is 627% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.7% higher at Catholic University of America than University of Baltimore ($53,040.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Catholic University of America ($18,122 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($16,670 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 356.6% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($34,449 vs. $7,544)
Catholic University of America vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or UB? 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 UB and Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $2,000 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $58,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,106)
- UB graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/