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American University vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Compare the rivalry schools - American University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

American University is a Private, 4-years school located in Washington, DC and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a Private, 4-years school located in Troy, NY. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has higher submitted SAT score (1,450) than American University (1,370).
  • American University (40.63% acceptance rate) is tighter than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (64.51% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • American University (13,885 students) is larger than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (6,968 students).
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has more expensive tuition & fees of $61,884 than American University($56,543).
  • American University has more full-time faculties of 827 faculties than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute(414 facluties).
American University vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
American UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
LocationWashington, DCTroy, NY
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$56,543$61,884
Graduate Tuition$33,239$61,873
Test Scores1,3701,450
Acceptance Rate41%65%
Admission Yield22%18%
Student Population13,885
7,917 undergraduate		6,968
5,902 undergraduate
Number of Faculty827 Full-time
704 part-time		414 Full-time
56 part-time
Number of Staffs2,653 Full-time
907 part-time		1,546 Full-time
127 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 112 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$30,338$35,552
Graduation Rate79%83%
Transfer-out Rate0%0%
Retention Rate86%89%

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