The Catholic University of America vs. CUNY Graduate Center

Comparable Facts

Compare The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC with CUNY Graduate School and University Center in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than The Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (9,536 students vs. 5,243 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Catholic University of America is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); CUNY Graduate School and University Center is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• The Catholic University of America is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Catholic University of America 11:1; CUNY Graduate School and University Center 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Catholic University of America are 18.2% lower than at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($18,200 vs. $22,260).
• Out-of-state tuition is 284.4% higher at The Catholic University of America than at CUNY Graduate School and University Center (about $43,193 more per year; $58,378 vs. $15,185).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The Catholic University of America than at CUNY Graduate School and University Center (99% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at both The Catholic University of America and CUNY Graduate Center.
• Typical fall application deadline: The Catholic University of America Jan 15, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.4% at The Catholic University of America vs. 12% at CUNY Graduate Center.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates have a $16,766 lower median loan debt than The Catholic University of America graduates ($9,340 vs. $26,106).
• Among borrowers, CUNY Graduate Center graduates have an estimated $173 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than The Catholic University of America graduates ($96 vs. $269).
• More The Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation (77% vs. 52%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.