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George Washington Case Western Georgetown RPI Colgate BU Fordham Vassar Syracuse Lehigh Hamilton College RIT| American University | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | U of R | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 74% |
Admission |
AU | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $253 |
Diversity |
AU | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
AU | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 44% | ||
Campus |
AU | U of R | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 12,160 students)
AU vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 13.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at U of R than American University ($63,150.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than U of R ($40,189 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,012 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than American University (74% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 32.8% larger than aid received American University ($41,700 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or AU .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than U of R (35.9%)
AU vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or U of R? 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 U of R and AU.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than American University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $6,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,500)
- AU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/