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Overview |
AU | Vassar | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
AU | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $163 |
Diversity |
AU | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 69% | ||
Campus |
AU | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,459 students)
AU vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Vassar than American University ($63,840.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than AU ($30,603 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 5.4% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,706 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Vassar College (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 85% larger than aid received American University ($50,193 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or AU .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 153 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Vassar (18.7%)
AU vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Vassar? 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 Vassar and AU.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than American University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $8,470 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($15,780 vs. $24,250)
- Vassar graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($163 vs. $250)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/