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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | SVU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $244 |
Diversity |
AU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 73% | ||
Campus |
AU | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,053 students)
AU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or SVU?
- American University is 181.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.4% higher at AU than Southern Virginia University ($53,070.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than AU ($23,274 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 71.7% lower than costs at American University ($9,150 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 231.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($27,138 vs. $8,188)
AU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 211 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or SVU? 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 SVU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Southern Virginia University (77% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $24,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $596 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,250)
- SVU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($244 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/