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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Catholic University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | cua.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $53,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $53,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $36,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $34,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,801 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 4,965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $269 |
Diversity |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 87% | ||
Campus |
USD | Catholic University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,968 students)
USD vs. Catholic University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Catholic University of America?
- University of San Diego is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at USD than Catholic University of America ($53,810.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Catholic University of America ($36,008 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,670 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than University of San Diego (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 5.7% larger than aid received Catholic University of America ($36,408 vs. $34,449)
USD vs. Catholic University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Catholic University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catholic University of America or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Catholic University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Catholic University of America? 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 Catholic University of America and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Catholic University of America (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $11,600 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $58,600)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,106)
- USD graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($236 vs. $269)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/