American vs. Oberlin
American ranked #57 and Oberlin ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and Oberlin College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Oberlin's tuition ($64,646) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
- Oberlin's acceptance rate (34.87%) is lower than American (40.63%).
- Oberlin has higher yield (22.86%) than American (22.22%).
- Oberlin's SAT score (1,450) is higher than American (1,370).
- Oberlin's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than American (11 to 1).
- American (13,885 students) is larger than Oberlin (2,992 students) with more enrolled students.
- Oberlin ($35,509) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
- Oberlin's graduation rate (83%) is higher than American (79%).
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
$30,338
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
40.63% Acceptance Rate
22.22% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 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
-$10,400 annual charge
-4,214 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$64,646
Financial Aid
$35,509
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
34.87% Acceptance Rate
22.86% Yield
Enrollment
2,986 Undergraduate
6 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
295 Faculties (full-time)
928 Staffs (full-time)
$80,340 Faculty Salary
$67,508 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,124 annual charge
-2,694 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$9,266 annual charge
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