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Scripps vs. American

The following statements compare Scripps College and American University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Scripps's tuition ($65,950) is more expensive than American ($58,771).
  • Scripps's acceptance rate (38.29%) is lower than American (61.96%).
  • Scripps has higher yield (25.55%) than American (15.62%).
  • Scripps's SAT score (1,500) is higher than American (1,370).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
  • American (12,321 students) is larger than Scripps (1,137 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Scripps ($40,654) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($33,548).
  • Scripps's graduation rate (83%) is higher than American (75%).
Scripps College

Scripps College

Private, 4 years • Claremont, CA #31 Liberal Arts Colleges, #19 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$65,950
Financial Aid
$40,654
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
38.29% Acceptance Rate
25.55% Yield
Enrollment
1,117 Undergraduate
20 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
100 Faculties (full-time)
365 Staffs (full-time)
$118,917 Faculty Salary
$79,778 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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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
$58,771
Financial Aid
$33,548
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
61.96% Acceptance Rate
15.62% Yield
Enrollment
7,476 Undergraduate
4,845 Graduate
895 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
846 Faculties (full-time)
2,706 Staffs (full-time)
$123,494 Faculty Salary
$97,171 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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