| The Catholic University of America vs. UCD |
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|---|---|---|
#280 in National Universities | Rankings* | #168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$55,834 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State |
| expensive$53,220 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State |
| More$31,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,893 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier85.59% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.58% |
| Favorable15.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.57% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,968 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,744 |
| Smaller3,011 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,055 |
| Smaller1,957 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,689 |
| Smaller392 | Online Student Population | Larger4,713 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 674 | Number of faculties | 5,419 |
| Higher$93,990 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.