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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | |||
| 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 | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Rollins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,029 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Rollins than Catholic University of America ($56,110.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rollins College than Catholic University of America ($35,317 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rollins College are 7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($15,580 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Rollins College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 4% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($35,837 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Rollins (50%)
Catholic University of America vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Rollins? 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 Rollins and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than Catholic University of America (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $7,000 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $51,600)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,106)
- Rollins graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/