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Overview |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $191 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,775 students)
Catholic University of America vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or LGCNHS?
- Catholic University of America is 74.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at Catholic University of America than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($53,040.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Catholic University of America ($33,047 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 51.5% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,000 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 461.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($34,449 vs. $6,133)
Catholic University of America vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Catholic University of America vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $7,300 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,106)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($191 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/