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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 (40.63%) is lower than DU (77.68%).
  • American has higher yield (22.22%) than DU (10.90%).
  • American's SAT score (1,370) is higher than DU (1,320).
  • DU's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than American (11 to 1).
  • American (13,885 students) is larger than DU (13,734 students) with more enrolled students.
  • DU ($31,610) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
  • American's graduation rate (79%) is higher than DU (77%).
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
$31,610
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
77.68% Acceptance Rate
10.90% Yield
Enrollment
6,151 Undergraduate
7,583 Graduate
3,134 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
742 Faculties (full-time)
2,427 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
-$9,372 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
$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
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