Rio Salado vs. CDU
Rio Salado ranked #-1 and CDU ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Rio Salado College and Catholic Distance University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- CDU's tuition ($9,600) is more expensive than Rio Salado ($8,958).
- CDU's students to faculty ratio (3 to 1) is lower than Rio Salado (31 to 1).
- Rio Salado (18,631 students) is larger than CDU (171 students) with more enrolled students.
- CDU ($3,872) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Salado ($2,300).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 4%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 In-State
$8,958 out-of-state
$8,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,300
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
18,631 (All undergraduate)
7,527 Online Students
Graduation Rate
4% Graduation Rate
38% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
531 Staffs (full-time)
$64,170 Faculty Salary
$66,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Catholic Distance University
Private, 4 years • Charles Town, WV #53 Faith-based Schools, #WV in West Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,600
Financial Aid
$3,872
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
99 Undergraduate
72 Graduate
171 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
3 to 1 Students to Faculty
8 Faculties (full-time)
22 Staffs (full-time)
$26,518 Faculty Salary
$58,461 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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