Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Catholic University of America's yield is 2 pts higher than Dallas Baptist's
Yield rate - 2
Catholic University of America admits 83% vs. 89% at Dallas Baptist
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Catholic University of AmericaAccessible
- Dallas BaptistOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Catholic University of AmericaTest-blind
- Dallas BaptistTest-optional
How they read a record
Catholic University of America
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Dallas Baptist
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Catholic University of America | Dallas Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why