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Overview |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or PennWest California?
- Catholic University of America is 587.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.3% higher at Catholic University of America than PennWest California ($53,040.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 60% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,416 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($34,449 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Catholic University of America vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than PennWest California (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $16,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,106)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/