The Catholic University of America vs. GWU |
#280 in National Universities | Rankings* | #40 in National Universities |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very 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 Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$55,834 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,990 |
expensive$53,220 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,154 |
Less$31,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,492 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
Easier85.59% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.98% |
Lower15.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.02% |
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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller4,968 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,939 |
Smaller3,011 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,482 |
Smaller1,957 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,457 |
Smaller392 | Online Student Population | Larger4,979 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,274) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,325) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
674 | Number of faculties | 2,494 |
Lower$93,990 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$140,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.