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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 4,572 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Catholic University of America is 244.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($53,040.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Catholic University of America ($22,096 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 11.3% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,978 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Penn State Harrisburg (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 287.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($34,449 vs. $8,882)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $3,300 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,106 vs. $26,818)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/