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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs American University

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a Private, 4-years school located in Troy, NY and American University is a Private, 4-years school located in Washington, DC. 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).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs American University
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAmerican University
LocationTroy, NYWashington, DC
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$61,884$56,543
Graduate Tuition$61,873$33,239
Test Scores1,4501,370
Acceptance Rate65%41%
Admission Yield18%22%
Student Population6,968
5,902 undergraduate		13,885
7,917 undergraduate
Number of Faculty414 Full-time
56 part-time		827 Full-time
704 part-time
Number of Staffs1,546 Full-time
127 part-time		2,653 Full-time
907 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 111 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$35,552$30,338
Graduation Rate83%79%
Transfer-out Rate0%0%
Retention Rate89%86%

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