College comparison

The Catholic University of America vs University of Denver

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The Catholic University of America Washington, DC	University of Denver Denver, CO
Acceptance rateUniversity of Denver is more selective	83%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,154	6,025
Avg net price	$29,561	$36,131
Median earnings (10 yr)The Catholic University of America reports higher median earnings	$73,250	$71,155
Graduation rate	79%	76%
Median debt	$26,000	$21,844
Economic mobility	—	1.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is The Catholic University of America or University of Denver harder to get into?

University of Denver is more selective: The Catholic University of America's acceptance rate is approximately 83% and University of Denver's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The Catholic University of America vs University of Denver?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at The Catholic University of America and 1240–1410 at University of Denver. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.