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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $277 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,577 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Penn State Altoona?
- Catholic University of America is 244.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Penn State Altoona ($53,040.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Catholic University of America ($20,621 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 28.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,984 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Penn State Altoona (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 259.8% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($34,449 vs. $9,574)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Penn State Altoona (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $3,300 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $55,300)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $712 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($26,106 vs. $26,818)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/