| The Catholic University of America | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking The Chicago School at Washington DCInstitute of World PoliticsAmerican UniversityPontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of StudiesPontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyNewU UniversityWesley Theological SeminaryGeorgetown UniversityHoward UniversityGallaudet UniversitySimilar District of Columbia Colleges George Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHoward UniversityAmerican UniversityTrinity Washington UniversityGallaudet UniversityThe Chicago School at Washington DCWesley Theological SeminaryInstitute of World PoliticsPontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies | |
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| #280 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,378 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $25,570 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $32,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 82.78% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 13.35% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 5,243 | Total Enrollment | |
| 3,177 | Undergraduate | |
| 2,066 | Graduate | |
| 459 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduate Rate | |
| 87% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 674 | Number of faculty | |
| $101,264 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.