American vs. Rochester
American ranked #57 and Rochester ranked #42 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and University of Rochester with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Rochester's tuition ($64,348) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
- Rochester's acceptance rate (35.85%) is lower than American (47.38%).
- American has higher yield (22.02%) than Rochester (19.85%).
- Rochester's SAT score (1,480) is higher than American (1,380).
- Rochester's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than American (10 to 1).
- American (13,019 students) is larger than Rochester (12,160 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rochester ($40,475) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($32,205).
- Rochester's graduation rate (84%) is higher than American (78%).

American University
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$32,205
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.38% Acceptance Rate
22.02% Yield
Enrollment
7,817 Undergraduate
5,202 Graduate
1,122 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
846 Faculties (full-time)
2,706 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity

University of Rochester
Private, 4 years • Rochester, NY #42 National Universities, #7 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,348
Financial Aid
$40,475
Test Scores
1,480 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
35.85% Acceptance Rate
19.85% Yield
Enrollment
6,764 Undergraduate
5,396 Graduate
1,203 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,768 Faculties (full-time)
9,962 Staffs (full-time)
$119,608 Faculty Salary
$73,638 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,332 annual charge
-5,618 capacity
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