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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse SUNY Stony Brook Hofstra Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | St John's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 92% |
Admission |
AU | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 75% | ||
Campus |
AU | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 578 students)
AU vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or St John's?
- American University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at AU than St John's College ($55,724.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than AU ($27,729 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 13.5% lower than costs at American University ($14,984 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than American University (92% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 24.6% larger than aid received St John's College ($31,402 vs. $25,194)
AU vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or AU .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than St John's (44.3%)
AU vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or St John's? 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 St John's and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than St John's College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $23,600 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $41,200)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/