Compare Catawba College’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Catawba’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Catawba College compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Best	A-	239 of 1,472
Region (Southeast)	Best	A+	60 of 999
State (North Carolina)	Fair	C+	22 of 50

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	49.5%	A	340 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,025	D-	970 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1110	D-	970 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	12 : 1	B	1,105 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	64.1%	B+	1,035 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$7,799	B-	800 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$9,629	C+	1,102 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	83.0%	A-	596 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	50.6%	C+	1,492 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	C	1,062 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$32,000	C	1,809 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	-$1,030	C+	765 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$43,000	C+	1,479 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	-$1,030	C+	765 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	12.2%	D	2,259 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Good	B	1,436 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A	332 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Good	B-	860 of 3,452

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