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Overview |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | UMES | ||
| 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 UMES based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,518 students)
Catholic University of America vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or UMES?
- Catholic University of America is 840.9% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.1% higher at Catholic University of America than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($53,040.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Catholic University of America ($12,020 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 56.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,636 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 171.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($34,449 vs. $12,705)
Catholic University of America vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UMES (3.07)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UMES (81.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or UMES? 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 UMES and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $18,200 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $40,400)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/