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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | PHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | N/A |
Diversity |
AU | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 83% | ||
Campus |
AU | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 409 students)
AU vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or PHC?
- American University is 86.9% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at AU than Patrick Henry College ($53,070.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than AU ($26,095 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 42.5% lower than costs at American University ($11,020 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than American University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 100.6% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($27,138 vs. $13,531)
AU vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or AU .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at AU (3.7)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or PHC? 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 PHC and AU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/