Catholic Theological Union at Chicago

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2021 Default Rate

3.7%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

198

55.1% Full-Time

About

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago were Divinity & Ministry (28 degrees awarded), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (17 degrees), and Theological Studies (6 degrees).

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. 24.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (20 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago was 3.7%, corresponding to 1 out of the 27 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago was $0. The cost of tuition at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is $−15,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Catholic Theological Union at Chicago (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.7%

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago was 3.7%, which represents 1 out of the 27 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago had a total enrollment of 198 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is 109 students and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20.7% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.55% Black or African American, 2.02% Asian, 0.505% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.505% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (10%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (6.85%) and White Female (2.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 198 students. The full-time enrollment at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is 109 and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
41 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students
Black or African American
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is 20.7% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.55% Black or African American, 2.02% Asian, 0.505% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.505% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 51 students (25.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 37 fewer women than men received degrees from Catholic Theological Union at Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is Divinity & Ministry (28 degrees awarded), followed by Pastoral Studies & Counseling (17 degrees) and Theological Studies (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (73 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago in 2023 are Theology (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are Theology (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are Religious organizations (81,639 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,585 people), uninformed (19,909 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,628 people), and Construction (8,943 people).

The most specialized majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are Theology (73 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Catholic Theological Union at Chicago.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
28 degrees awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
17 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago was Divinity & Ministry with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, which is 3.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago in Divinity & Ministry, which is 13 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago in Pastoral Studies & Counseling, which is 0.857 times less than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is white (20 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

11% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
13 degrees awarded
White Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is hispanic or latino male (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (12 degrees).

Operations

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago has an endowment valued at nearly $31.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.99M (12.8%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago had a total salary expenditure of 8.61M. Catholic Theological Union at Chicago employs 13 Professors, 6 Associate professors and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are Male Professor (9), Female Associate professor (5), and Female Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago are: Management, with 12 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Endowment

$31.1M

2023 Endowment

2.27%

growth from 2022

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago has an endowment valued at about $31.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Catholic Theological Union at Chicago grew 2.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.6M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.4M

2023 Salaries

3.04%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago paid a median of $3.4M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($8.61M) and a 3.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.25% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 15.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$1.71M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago paid a total of $1.71M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago were Professor with 13 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago were Management with 12 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago was Male Professor with 9 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago.

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