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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary University at Albany- SUNY Elon University of Richmond| American University | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 84% |
Admission |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AU | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 504 students)
AU vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Penn State Beaver?
- American University is 303.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at AU than Penn State Beaver ($55,724.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than AU ($19,329 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 32.4% lower than costs at American University ($12,852 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than American University (84% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 256% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($31,402 vs. $8,820)
AU vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 253 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming AU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Penn State Beaver (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,300)
- American University students graduate with a $2,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- AU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/