- Both The Catholic University of America and Howard University (HU) are private.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- The Catholic University of America has more expensive tuition of $55,834 than HU ($33,344).
- HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than The Catholic University of America (82.58%).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than The Catholic University of America (4,968 students).
The Catholic University of America View More Rivals | Howard University View More Rivals | |
| #181 in National Universities #4 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | HU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,834 | Undergraduate | $33,344 |
| $53,220 | Graduate | $38,050 |
| $31,865 | Financial Aid | $20,762 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 82.58% | Acceptance Rate | 41.42% |
| 16.57% | Yield | 29.85% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,968 | Total Students | 12,886 |
| 3,011 | Undergraduate | 9,809 |
| 1,957 | Graduate | 3,077 |
| 392 | Online Enrollment | 339 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $60,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) $9,590 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 351 Full-time 323 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 929 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 1,361 Full-time 459 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time |
| $86,279 for Faculties $69,029 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time |