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Howard UniversityWashington, DC
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The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, 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
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$33,344Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$55,834
cheaper$38,050Graduate Tuitionexpensive$53,220
Less$20,762Average Financial Aid AmountMore$31,865
Admission
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Test Scores-
Tighter53.43%Acceptance RateEasier85.59%
Favorable24.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.41%
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
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger12,886Total EnrollmentSmaller4,968
Larger9,809Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller3,011
Larger3,077Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,957
Smaller339Online Student PopulationLarger392
Completion & Outcomes
Lower70%Graduate RateHigher76%
19%Transfer-out Rate-
88%Retention Rate88%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
1,165Number of faculties674
Higher$102,543Average Faculty SalaryLower$93,990
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.