American University vs The Catholic University of America

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
American University has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,543) than The Catholic University of America ($55,834).
It is harder to admit to American University than The Catholic University of America.
American University has more students with 13,885 students while The Catholic University of America has 4,968 students.
American University has more full-time faculties with 827 faculties while The Catholic University of America has 351 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - American University and The Catholic University of America.

American University	vs.	The Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia	Location	Washington, District of Columbia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$56,543	2024 Tuition & Fees	$55,834
47%	% Receiving Financial Aid	94%
$30,338	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$31,865

47.38 %	Acceptance Rates	83.84 %
22.02 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	17.48 %
1,380	SAT Score	-
31	ACT Score	-
79 %	Graduation Rate	76 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
86 %	Retention Rate	88 %
13,885	Student Population	4,968
827	Number of Faculties	351
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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