| American vs. The Catholic University of America |
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|---|---|---|
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #280 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,771 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,378 |
| expensive$36,754 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$25,570 |
| Less$32,205 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$32,977 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter61.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.78% |
| Favorable15.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.35% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,321 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,243 |
| Larger7,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,177 |
| Larger4,845 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,066 |
| Larger895 | Online Student Population | Smaller459 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher79% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,662 | Number of faculty | 674 |
| Higher$123,494 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,264 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.