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George Washington Baylor SMU Texas A&M Georgetown Fordham UT Austin Syracuse Mason Lafayette College Trinity UT Arlington| American University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | TCU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 89% |
Admission |
AU | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
AU | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 52% | ||
Campus |
AU | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 12,273 students)
AU vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at TCU than American University ($53,890.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than TCU ($41,369 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 10.2% lower than costs at American University ($14,250 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than American University (89% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 3.4% larger than aid received American University ($28,048 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 32 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCU (3.68)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or TCU? 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 TCU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Texas Christian University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $7,200 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- TCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/