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Overview |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $299 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or NCAT?
- Catholic University of America is 1,398.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.1% higher at Catholic University of America than North Carolina A & T State University ($53,040.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Catholic University of America ($9,189 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 81.6% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($9,179 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 241.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($34,449 vs. $10,082)
Catholic University of America vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Catholic University of America vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $20,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $38,100)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $2,894 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,106 vs. $29,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($269 vs. $299)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/