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Overview |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AU | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,527 students)
AU vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Ursinus College than American University ($58,016.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than AU ($33,546 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 7.4% lower than costs at American University ($14,624 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 47.7% larger than aid received American University ($40,075 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and AU.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $58,000)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/