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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | EMU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
AU | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AU | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,334 students)
AU vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or EMU?
- American University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at AU than Eastern Mennonite University ($53,070.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than AU ($23,783 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 28.3% lower than costs at American University ($12,240 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than American University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 12.2% larger than aid received American University ($30,460 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 243 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or EMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between EMU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $20,900 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,250)
- EMU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/