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Overview |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $265 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or WSSU?
- Catholic University of America is 1,459.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.3% higher at Catholic University of America than Winston Salem State University ($53,040.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Catholic University of America ($14,097 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 48.6% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,220 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 312.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($34,449 vs. $8,350)
Catholic University of America vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Winston Salem State University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $22,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,663 vs. $26,106)
- WSSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($265 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/