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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason SUNY Brockport Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond| American University | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AU | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,491 students)
AU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or SUNY at Fredonia?
- American University is 650.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.5% higher at AU than SUNY at Fredonia ($53,070.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than AU ($15,795 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 10.8% lower than costs at American University ($14,180 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than American University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 151.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($27,138 vs. $10,794)
AU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 202 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $22,500 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $42,300)
- American University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- AU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/