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Overview |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 53% | ||
Campus |
AU | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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 Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 13,609 students)
AU vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Pace University-New York?
- American University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at AU than Pace University New York ($53,070.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than AU ($33,363 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 30.4% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($15,706 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 25% larger than aid received American University ($33,911 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 192 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Pace University New York (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Pace University-New York graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $63,100)
- American University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- AU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/