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George Washington USAFA Georgetown West Point Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | United States Naval Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Annapolis | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annapolis, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 4,450 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | usna.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Annapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 0% |
Admission |
AU | Annapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 12,927 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,390 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1200/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Annapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Annapolis | ||
| 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 | Annapolis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 28% | ||
| 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 | Annapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 91% | ||
Campus |
AU | Annapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 4,450 students)
AU vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Annapolis?
- American University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at AU than United States Naval Academy ($53,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than United States Naval Academy (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($27,138 vs. $0)
AU vs. Annapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Annapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Annapolis or AU .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
AU vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Annapolis? 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 Annapolis and AU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/