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Overview |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 86% |
Admission |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 58% | ||
Campus |
AU | Yeshiva University | ||
| 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 Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 6,056 students)
AU vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Yeshiva University?
- American University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at AU than Yeshiva University ($53,070.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than AU ($35,912 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 13.4% lower than costs at American University ($13,850 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than American University (86% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yeshiva University students is 14.1% larger than aid received American University ($30,955 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 23 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and AU.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than American University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $7,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $64,800)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/