- University of the District of Columbia is a public school while The Catholic University of America is a private school.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- The Catholic University of America has more expensive tuition of $55,834 than University of the District of Columbia ($13,004).
- The Catholic University of America is larger with 4,968 students than University of the District of Columbia (3,577 students).
| University of the District of Columbia View More Rivals | The Catholic University of America View More Rivals | |
| #7 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #181 in National Universities #4 in District of Columbia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,152 District of Columbia residents $13,004 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $55,834 |
| $10,094 District of Columbia residents $18,608 out-of-state | Graduate | $53,220 |
| $6,302 | Financial Aid | $31,865 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.58% | |
| Yield | 16.57% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 4,968 |
| 3,057 | Undergraduate | 3,011 |
| 520 | Graduate | 1,957 |
| 13 | Online Enrollment | 392 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $39,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) $9,590 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 412 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 351 Full-time 323 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 467 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,361 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| $85,583 for Faculties $75,770 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,279 for Faculties $69,029 Part-time |