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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $208 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Salisbury?
- Catholic University of America is 602% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.1% higher at Catholic University of America than Salisbury University ($53,040.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Catholic University of America ($19,756 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 28.3% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,990 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 398% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($34,449 vs. $6,917)
Catholic University of America vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $6,600 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,953 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,106)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($208 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/