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Overview |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | CBU | ||
| 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,934 students)
Catholic University of America vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or CBU?
- Catholic University of America is 49.3% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Catholic University of America than Christian Brothers University ($53,040.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Catholic University of America ($18,612 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 63.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,220 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 27.8% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($34,449 vs. $26,964)
Catholic University of America vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Christian Brothers University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $8,000 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $50,600)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/