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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,155 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Neumann?
- Catholic University of America is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Catholic University of America than Neumann University ($53,040.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than Catholic University of America ($28,707 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 0.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,600 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 34.4% larger than aid received Neumann University ($34,449 vs. $25,623)
Catholic University of America vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Catholic University of America vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Neumann University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $14,000 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $44,600)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/