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The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
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Howard UniversityWashington, DC
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$55,834Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$33,344
expensive$53,220Graduate Tuitioncheaper$38,050
More$31,865Average Financial Aid AmountLess$20,762
Admission
-Test Scores1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Easier85.59%Acceptance RateTighter53.43%
Lower15.41%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable24.31%
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)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller4,968Total EnrollmentLarger12,886
Smaller3,011Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger9,809
Smaller1,957Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,077
Larger392Online Student PopulationSmaller339
Completion & Outcomes
Higher76%Graduate RateLower70%
-Transfer-out Rate19%
88%Retention Rate88%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty14 to 1
674Number of faculties1,165
Lower$93,990Average Faculty SalaryHigher$102,543
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.