- American University is a private school while United States Military Academy (West Point) is a public school.
- American University is located in Washington, DC and West Point is located in West Point, NY.
- West Point has tighter acceptance rate of 9.56% than American University (29.40%).
- American University has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than West Point (1,340).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than West Point (4,393 students).
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| #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #58 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | West Point, NY |
| Known as | West Point | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate | |
| $33,239 | Graduate | |
| $30,338 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 29.40% | Acceptance Rate | 9.56% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 97.58% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,885 | Total Students | 4,393 |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | 4,393 |
| 5,968 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,516 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,700) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 827 Full-time 704 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 282 Full-time |
| 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,628 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,727 for Faculties $75,512 Part-time |