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Overview |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,151 students)
Catholic University of America vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or W&J?
- Catholic University of America is 6.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Washington & Jefferson College ($53,040.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Catholic University of America ($25,636 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 23.3% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($13,524 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($38,963 vs. $34,449)
Catholic University of America vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or W&J? 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 W&J and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Catholic University of America (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $1,700 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $56,900)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/