American University vs West Point

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American University is a private (not-for-profit) and West Point is a public school and both are four-years schools.
It is harder to admit to West Point than American University.
American University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,380) than West Point (1,330).
Both American University and West Point have the same submitted ACT scores (31).
American University has more students with 13,885 students while West Point has 4,393 students.
West Point has a lower number of students per faculty with 7 to 1 while American University's ratio is 11 to 1.
American University has more full-time faculties with 827 faculties while West Point has 282 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - American University and United States Military Academy.

American University	vs.	West Point
Washington, District of Columbia	Location	West Point, New York
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
$56,543	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$0 Out-Of-State$0
47%	% Receiving Financial Aid	-
$30,338	Average Amount of Financial Aid	-

47.38 %	Acceptance Rates	13.98 %
22.02 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	75.72 %
1,380	SAT Score	1,330
31	ACT Score	31
79 %	Graduation Rate	87 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	3 %
86 %	Retention Rate	94 %
13,885	Student Population	4,393
827	Number of Faculties	282
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	7 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Study Abroad
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Placement services

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American University vs West Point

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