American National University vs. Denver College of Nursing

Comparable Facts

Compare American National University in Salem, VA with Denver College of Nursing in Denver, CO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Denver College of Nursing is larger than American National University based on total student enrollment (811 students vs. 770 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• American National University is located in Salem, VA (Midsize Suburban setting); Denver College of Nursing is in Denver, CO (Large City setting).
• American National University is a private, for-profit 4-year institution. Denver College of Nursing is a private, for-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: American National University 12:1; Denver College of Nursing 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American National University are 15.8% lower than at Denver College of Nursing ($7,992 vs. $9,495).
• Out-of-state tuition is 51.1% higher at Denver College of Nursing than at American National University (about $5,596 more per year; $16,557 vs. $10,961).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at American National University than at Denver College of Nursing (86% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at American National University, not reported at Denver College of Nursing.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Denver College of Nursing graduates have a $135 lower median loan debt than American National University graduates ($27,263 vs. $27,398).
• Among borrowers, Denver College of Nursing graduates have an estimated $2 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than American National University graduates ($281 vs. $283).
• More Denver College of Nursing graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American National University students, three years after graduation (76% vs. 14%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.