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Overview |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $240 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,785 students)
Catholic University of America vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or WVSU?
- Catholic University of America is 553% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.1% higher at Catholic University of America than West Virginia State University ($53,040.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Catholic University of America ($11,684 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 36.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,214 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 263.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($34,449 vs. $9,482)
Catholic University of America vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than West Virginia State University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $25,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,106)
- WVSU 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 WVSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/