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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $232 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Coppin | ||
| 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 Coppin based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,006 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Coppin?
- Catholic University of America is 996.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361.5% higher at Catholic University of America than Coppin State University ($53,040.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Catholic University of America ($8,562 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 41.9% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,746 vs. $16,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America as Coppin State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 163% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($34,449 vs. $13,097)
Catholic University of America vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Coppin (45%)
Catholic University of America vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Coppin? 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 Coppin and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Coppin State University (68% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $20,300 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $3,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,106)
- Coppin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/