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George Washington UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill Georgetown JMU Fordham Tennessee| American University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | ASU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 47% |
Admission |
AU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
AU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AU | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or ASU?
- American University is 1,151.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at AU than Appalachian State University ($53,070.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than AU ($13,084 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 35.6% lower than costs at American University ($11,582 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Appalachian State University (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 264.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($27,138 vs. $7,443)
AU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 95 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at AU (3.7)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or ASU? 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 ASU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Appalachian State University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $23,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- ASU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/