| American University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Wesley Theological SeminaryPontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of StudiesHoward UniversityPontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyInstitute of World PoliticsTrinity Washington UniversityNewU UniversityGallaudet UniversityThe Catholic University of AmericaThe Chicago School at Washington DCSimilar District of Columbia Colleges George Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHoward UniversityThe Catholic University of AmericaTrinity Washington UniversityGallaudet UniversityThe Chicago School at Washington DCWesley Theological SeminaryInstitute of World PoliticsPontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of StudiesPatriot League Loyola University MarylandUnited States Naval AcademyBoston UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossColgate UniversityUnited States Military AcademyBucknell UniversityLafayette CollegeLehigh University | |
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| #51 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,771 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $36,754 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $32,205 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 61.96% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 15.62% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 12,321 | Total Enrollment | |
| 7,476 | Undergraduate | |
| 4,845 | Graduate | |
| 895 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduate Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,662 | Number of faculty | |
| $123,494 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.