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George Washington San Francisco State Georgetown USD SCU Fordham Syracuse UCSC Seattle U Mason Chapman UOP| University of San Francisco | American University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | AU | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #93 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $53,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $53,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $41,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $27,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
USF | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 19,510 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 7,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 40.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1290/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
USF | AU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USF | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 94% | ||
Campus |
USF | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 9,688 students)
USF vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or AU?
- University of San Francisco is 3.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at USF than American University ($54,980.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than USF ($41,369 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($15,706 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than American University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 13.9% larger than aid received American University ($30,916 vs. $27,138)
USF vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or USF .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 80 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than AU (40.6%)
USF vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF or AU? 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 AU and USF.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of San Francisco (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $5,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- AU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/