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Overview |
AU | JCU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
AU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AU | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 2,773 students)
AU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or JCU?
- American University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at AU than John Carroll University ($55,724.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than AU ($30,790 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 20.1% lower than costs at American University ($14,160 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than American University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 3% larger than aid received American University ($32,359 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 125 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or JCU? 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 JCU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $7,200 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $57,600)
- American University students graduate with a $2,689 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,939)
- AU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/