Similar & reach alternatives
Schools Similar to American University
Compare alternatives to American
- Similar admissions profiles · 3 matches
- Higher admission rates · 5 matches
- Nearby alternatives · 5 matches
- Higher earnings at similar cost · 2 matches
- Lower cost with similar earnings · 5 matches
- Similar overall profiles · 10 matches
Similar admissions profiles
| School | American · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's College | 62.0% | 55.2% | $45,787 4 years after completion |
| Centre College | 62.0% | 54.4% | $64,933 4 years after completion |
| The University of the South | 62.0% | 56.9% | $63,966 4 years after completion |
Higher admission rates
| School | American · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Catholic University of America | 62.0% | 82.8% | $79,320 4 years after completion |
| George Mason University | 62.0% | 87.5% | $78,425 4 years after completion |
| Loyola University Maryland | 62.0% | 75.5% | $81,772 4 years after completion |
| University of Utah | 62.0% | 86.0% | $75,345 4 years after completion |
| Nova Southeastern University | 62.0% | 73.2% | $81,582 4 years after completion |
Nearby alternatives
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| The Catholic University of America | DC | $79,320 4 years after completion |
| Howard University | DC | $72,974 4 years after completion |
| Trinity Washington University | DC | $64,019 4 years after completion |
| William & Mary | VA | $80,445 4 years after completion |
| Hampden-Sydney College | VA | $71,699 4 years after completion |
Higher earnings at similar cost
| School | American · earnings | Earnings | Average annual net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $79,081 4 years after completion | $105,724 4 years after completion | $43,071 |
| Southern Methodist University | $79,081 4 years after completion | $95,051 4 years after completion | $40,892 |
Lower cost with similar earnings
| School | American · average annual net price | Average annual net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $41,943 | $15,678 | $84,365 4 years after completion |
| George Mason University | $41,943 | $17,915 | $78,425 4 years after completion |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | $41,943 | $13,572 | $67,359 4 years after completion |
| CUNY Queens College | $41,943 | $4,195 | $68,713 4 years after completion |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $41,943 | $11,655 | $81,033 4 years after completion |
Similar overall profiles
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University | FL | $81,582 4 years after completion |
| Elon University | NC | $77,800 4 years after completion |
| Emory University | GA | $90,139 4 years after completion |
| Loyola University Maryland | MD | $81,772 4 years after completion |
| Howard University | DC | $72,974 4 years after completion |
| The Catholic University of America | DC | $79,320 4 years after completion |
| Saint Leo University | FL | $58,644 4 years after completion |
| Mercer University | GA | $71,870 4 years after completion |
| Belmont University | TN | $56,202 4 years after completion |
| Jacksonville University | FL | $77,058 4 years after completion |
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