- Both The Catholic University of America and Gallaudet University are private.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- The Catholic University of America has more expensive tuition of $55,834 than Gallaudet University ($18,382).
- Gallaudet University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.01% than The Catholic University of America (82.58%).
- The Catholic University of America is larger with 4,968 students than Gallaudet University (1,322 students).
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| #181 in National Universities #4 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #5 in District of Columbia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | ||
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,834 | Undergraduate | $18,382 |
| $53,220 | Graduate | $21,510 |
| $31,865 | Financial Aid | $22,625 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 82.58% | Acceptance Rate | 59.01% |
| 16.57% | Yield | 71.80% |
| Test Scores | 855 SAT, 16 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,968 | Total Students | 1,322 |
| 3,011 | Undergraduate | 914 |
| 1,957 | Graduate | 408 |
| 392 | Online Enrollment | 131 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $60,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $34,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) $9,590 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 893) $8,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 351 Full-time 323 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 197 Full-time |
| 1,361 Full-time 459 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 710 Full-time 13 Part-time |
| $86,279 for Faculties $69,029 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,583 for Faculties $81,669 Part-time |