American vs. Miami

American ranked #57 and Miami ranked #39 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and University of Miami with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Miami's tuition ($59,926) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
  • Miami's acceptance rate (18.94%) is lower than American (40.63%).
  • Miami has higher yield (25.46%) than American (22.22%).
  • Miami's SAT score (1,390) is higher than American (1,370).
  • American's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Miami (13 to 1).
  • Miami (19,402 students) is larger than American (13,885 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Miami ($37,806) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
  • Miami's graduation rate (84%) is higher than American (79%).
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
$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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,400 annual charge
-4,214 capacity
University of Miami

University of Miami

Private, 4 years • Coral Gables, FL #39 National Universities, #2 in Florida more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,926
Financial Aid
$37,806
Test Scores
1,390 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
18.94% Acceptance Rate
25.46% Yield
Enrollment
12,504 Undergraduate
6,898 Graduate
960 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,451 Faculties (full-time)
11,599 Staffs (full-time)
$120,379 Faculty Salary
$78,199 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,460 annual charge
-4,495 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,450 annual charge
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