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Overview |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,410 students)
Catholic University of America vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or OWU?
- Catholic University of America is 7.7% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Catholic University of America than Ohio Wesleyan University ($53,040.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Catholic University of America ($27,311 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 21.3% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($13,745 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($36,757 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or OWU? 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 OWU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $9,000 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $49,600)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/