| American vs. HU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #152 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,771 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,810 |
| cheaper$36,754 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$39,178 |
| More$32,205 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,509 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier61.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.34% |
| Lower15.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.36% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,321 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,890 |
| Smaller7,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,519 |
| Larger4,845 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,371 |
| Smaller895 | Online Student Population | Larger1,482 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,662 | Number of faculty | 1,460 |
| Higher$123,494 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,419 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.