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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $206 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 465 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Villa?
- Catholic University of America is 104.6% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Catholic University of America than Villa Maria College ($53,040.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Catholic University of America ($14,576 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 93.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($8,620 vs. $16,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America as Villa Maria College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 96.2% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($34,449 vs. $17,558)
Catholic University of America vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Villa (78.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Villa? 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 Villa and Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $30,700 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $6,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,106)
- Villa graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($206 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/