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Overview |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,934 students)
Immaculata University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 32% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at CBU than Immaculata University ($35,520.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Immaculata University ($18,612 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 23.5% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($10,220 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($26,964 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 130 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or CBU? 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 CBU and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Christian Brothers University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $4,600 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Immaculata University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Immaculata University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/