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Washington, DC · Washington, DC
| American University | Trinity Washington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $41,943/yr | $9,302/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,233/yr | $7,928/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,750 | $28,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,444/yr | $8,554/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,035/yr | $8,502/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $30,063/yr | $13,623/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $53,673/yr | $15,307/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $241/mo | $299/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,982/yr | $12,180/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $19,336/yr | $12,990/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,080/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,618/yr | $2,320/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $76,058/yr | $33,903/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $58,771/yr | $26,610/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $58,771/yr | $26,610/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 14% | 54% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 62% | 100% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1280–1460 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1381 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–32 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 28–35 · Math 25–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 17,786 | 1,114 |
| Students accepted | 8,427 | 1,105 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,856 | 259 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 16% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 49% |
| Freshmen who come back | 88% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $77,370/yr | $53,804/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $51,260–$112,884 | $30,684–$77,621 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 43% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 100% |
| Black students graduating | 79% | 41% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,328/yr | $38,533/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 84% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 75% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 74% | 36% |
| Low-income students who finish | 66% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $70,443/yr | $47,306/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 34% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Communication & Journalism 8% | Health Professions 32% · Education 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 34% of degrees | Health Professions — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Education — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $99,051/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $85,577/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.7% | 4.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,266 | 1,414 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,845 | 290 |
| Average professor pay | $13,722/mo | $8,291/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 20% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $84,200 | $22,272 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1893 | 1897 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Men | 38% | 2.3% |
| Women | 62% | 98% |
| White students | 56% | 1% |
| Black students | 8.2% | 58% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 32% |
| Asian students | 7.4% | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.3% | 4.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Women's college · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 53% |
| Part-time students | 2.8% | 33% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 39% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,197/yr | $7,929/yr |
| Endowment | $1.0B | $42.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,246 | 240 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,910/yr | $3,800/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,130/yr | $8,060/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 5 |
| Student athletes | 298 | 49 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $20.3M | $432,499 |
| Athletics revenue | $20.3M | $432,499 |
| Recruiting spend | $212,390 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.