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Overview |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $274 |
Diversity |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 16% | ||
Campus |
AU | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,522 students)
AU vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Nazareth College?
- American University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at AU than Nazareth College ($53,070.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than AU ($31,620 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 3.4% lower than costs at American University ($15,190 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($27,138 vs. $22,625)
AU vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Nazareth College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $44,900)
- American University students graduate with a $2,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,501)
- AU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/