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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 89% |
Admission |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $204 |
Diversity |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,976 students)
AU vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or SUNY-ESF?
- American University is 650.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.5% higher at AU than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($53,070.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than AU ($20,928 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 10.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,706 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than American University (89% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 211.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($27,138 vs. $8,713)
AU vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 37 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman AU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $18,600 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,250)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($204 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/