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Overview |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $272 |
Diversity |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 51% | ||
Campus |
AU | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 7,253 students)
AU vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Gonzaga?
- American University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at AU than Gonzaga University ($53,070.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than AU ($38,727 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 13.9% lower than costs at American University ($13,794 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 1.7% larger than aid received American University ($27,601 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 47 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and AU.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than American University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,600)
- American University students graduate with a $2,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,394)
- AU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($250 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/