Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Catholic University of America's yield is 3 pts higher than Palm Beach Atlantic's
Yield rate - 2
Palm Beach Atlantic admits 82% vs. 83% at Catholic University of America
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
- Palm Beach AtlanticOpen
- Catholic University of AmericaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Palm Beach AtlanticTest-optional
- Catholic University of AmericaTest-blind
How they read a record
Palm Beach Atlantic
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Catholic University of America
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Palm Beach Atlantic | Catholic University of America |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not 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