The Catholic University of America (CUA) vs Gonzaga

The Catholic University of America and Gonzaga University, both rooted in Jesuit tradition, offer distinct educational experiences. The Catholic University of America, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., boasts a higher acceptance rate (73%) compared to Gonzaga University's selective admissions (64%). While both universities excel in various disciplines, The Catholic University of America is renowned for its programs in nursing, social sciences, and theology, while Gonzaga University shines in engineering, business, and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional program offerings, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	The Catholic University of America	Gonzaga University
Overview
Location	Washington, District of Columbia	Spokane, Washington
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	92.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	86.0%	76.2%
Application fees	$60	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1210 - 1380
ACT range	N/A	27 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants	5,895	8,853
Total number of admissions given out	5,070	6,742
Admitted students who chose to enroll	691	1,311
Yield rate	13.6%	19.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,126	$64,356
Average net price	$35,520	$35,529
Tuition	$51,040	$47,560
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,220 Meal plan: $6,800	Room/dormitory: $6,922 Meal plan: $6,520
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $31,915	100.0% Average amount $26,861
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,308	41.0% Average amount $5,092
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $22,405	12.0% Average amount $8,834

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,929 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%	4,986 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	2,130 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%	2,395 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	58.4%
International students	8.3%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,985	3,010
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Public Administration and Social Service Legal Profession Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions	Business Health Professions Engineering Legal Profession Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.7%	85.1%
Dropout rate	26.2%	5.2%
Transferred out	N/A	9.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,058 Year 2: $100,690 Year 3: $108,981 Business Administration, Management and Operations (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $73,312 Year 2: $89,092 Year 3: $98,232 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,088 Year 2: $73,769 Year 3: $83,282 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $62,128 Year 2: $64,162 Year 3: $80,941 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,938 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $77,885 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,277 Year 2: $54,035 Year 3: $77,782 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,219 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $77,474 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,927 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $74,919 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $71,180 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,697 Year 2: $63,377 Year 3: $66,355	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,524 Year 2: $105,418 Year 3: $114,618 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,697 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $88,736 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,511 Year 2: $67,447 Year 3: $78,861 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,158 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,302 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,609 Year 2: $71,930 Year 3: $76,778 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,550 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $74,451 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,156 Year 2: $64,741 Year 3: $73,535 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,977 Year 2: $61,859 Year 3: $71,337 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,455 Year 2: $60,298 Year 3: $71,186 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $52,437 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $69,299

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