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Overview |
AU | EC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1116/1332 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | EC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 29% | ||
Campus |
AU | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 657 students)
AU vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or EC?
- American University is 54.1% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at AU than Elmira College ($55,724.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than AU ($24,551 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 21.6% lower than costs at American University ($13,990 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than American University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 19% larger than aid received Elmira College ($31,402 vs. $26,386)
AU vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or EC? 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 EC and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Elmira College (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $18,800 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $46,000)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/