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Overview |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $193 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,507 students)
Catholic University of America vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or SNU?
- Catholic University of America is 96.4% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Catholic University of America than Southern Nazarene University ($53,040.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Catholic University of America ($22,098 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 111% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($7,900 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Catholic University of America (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 72.7% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($34,449 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SNU (3.3)
Catholic University of America vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or SNU? 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 SNU and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Southern Nazarene University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $5,800 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,356 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,106)
- SNU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($193 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/