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DU vs. American

The following statements compare University of Denver and American University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • DU's tuition ($59,340) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
  • American's acceptance rate (47.38%) is lower than DU (71.19%).
  • American has higher yield (22.02%) than DU (10.66%).
  • American's SAT score (1,380) is higher than DU (1,320).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
  • DU (13,387 students) is larger than American (13,019 students) with more enrolled students.
  • DU ($32,326) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($32,205).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 78%.
University of Denver

University of Denver

Private, 4 years • Denver, CO #76 National Universities, #3 in Colorado more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,340
Financial Aid
$32,326
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
71.19% Acceptance Rate
10.66% Yield
Enrollment
6,415 Undergraduate
6,972 Graduate
2,985 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
779 Faculties (full-time)
2,589 Staffs (full-time)
$101,822 Faculty Salary
$71,762 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,840 annual charge
-2,647 capacity
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American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
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