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Overview |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $226 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | CNR | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than CNR based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,853 students)
Catholic University of America vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or CNR?
- Catholic University of America is 46.7% more expensive to attend than CNR for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Catholic University of America than The College of New Rochelle ($53,040.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 14.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,562 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than The College of New Rochelle (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($34,449 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CNR (3.1)
Catholic University of America vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or CNR? 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 CNR and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than The College of New Rochelle (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $20,500 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $4,214 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($21,892 vs. $26,106)
- CNR graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($226 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/