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Overview |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $237 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or RU?
- Catholic University of America is 550.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at Catholic University of America than Radford University ($53,040.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Catholic University of America ($17,105 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 57.8% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,567 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 253.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($34,449 vs. $9,733)
Catholic University of America vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or RU? 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 RU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Radford University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $11,200 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,106)
- RU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU 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/