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George Washington William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami Georgetown BC| American University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $218 |
Diversity |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 75% | ||
Campus |
AU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,876 students)
AU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 13.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at University of Richmond than American University ($60,330.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than AU ($29,248 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 5.6% lower than costs at American University ($14,870 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than University of Richmond (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 70.9% larger than aid received American University ($46,385 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or AU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 85 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
AU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and AU.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than American University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $9,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $64,800)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $3,102 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $24,250)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($218 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/