| The Catholic University of America vs. Institute of World Politics |
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#280 in National Universities | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other special-focus institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,378 | Undergraduate Tuition | - |
| cheaper$25,570 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$31,600 |
| $32,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | - |
| Admission | ||
| 82.78% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 13.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | ||
| Larger5,243 | Total Enrollment | Smaller173 |
| 3,177 | Undergraduate Student Population | - |
| Larger2,066 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller174 |
| Larger459 | Online Student Population | Smaller57 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduate Rate | - |
| 87% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (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 | 9 |
| Lower$101,264 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,531 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.