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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Loyola University Maryland Texas State Baylor Saint Joseph's University SU AU Trinity UTSA Fairfield University| Catholic University of America | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $261 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,470 students)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Catholic University of America is 6.3% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Catholic University of America than Saint Edward's University ($53,040.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Catholic University of America ($27,193 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 20.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($13,876 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Catholic University of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($38,787 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Catholic University of America vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is the same as at Saint Edward's University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $3,500 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $835 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,106)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($261 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/