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Overview |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,021 students)
AU vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Elizabethtown College?
- American University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at AU than Elizabethtown College ($53,070.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than AU ($26,723 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 24.2% lower than costs at American University ($12,642 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($27,138 vs. $21,405)
AU vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 127 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and AU.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than American University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $51,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown 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/