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Overview |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $248 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,481 students)
Catholic University of America vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or West Virginia University Tech?
- Catholic University of America is 575.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.8% higher at Catholic University of America than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($53,040.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Catholic University of America ($9,529 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 42.8% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,676 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Catholic University of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 290.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,449 vs. $8,830)
Catholic University of America vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $8,000 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,106)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($248 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/