- University of the District of Columbia is a public school while American University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- American University has more expensive tuition of $56,543 than University of the District of Columbia ($13,004).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than University of the District of Columbia (3,577 students).
| University of the District of Columbia View More Rivals | American University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,152 District of Columbia residents $13,004 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $56,543 |
| $10,094 District of Columbia residents $18,608 out-of-state | Graduate | $33,239 |
| $6,302 | Financial Aid | $30,338 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 29.40% | |
| Yield | 32.47% | |
| Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 13,885 |
| 3,057 | Undergraduate | 7,917 |
| 520 | Graduate | 5,968 |
| 13 | Online Enrollment | 1,516 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $39,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 412 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 827 Full-time 704 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 467 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time |
| $85,583 for Faculties $75,770 Part-time | Average Salary | $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time |