American University vs George Washington University

American University

Research university in Washington, DC, focused on social sciences with a 47% acceptance rate and strong test scores.

Research 1 university in Washington, D.C. with strong social sciences focus and 43.5% acceptance rate.

Comparison chart between American University and George Washington University raw data
Metric	American University	George Washington University
Acceptance Rate	47.4%	43.5%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	33	34
Annual In-State Tuition	$57,952	$67,420
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$57,952	$67,420
Endowment (End of Year)	$1,032,022,000	$2,639,708,000
Room and Board	$18,140	$20,500
SAT Math 75th Percentile	710	750
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	740	750
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$76,092	$87,920
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$76,092	$87,920
Total Student Enrollment	13,019	25,568