American Jewish University (AJU) vs Touro College

American Jewish University and Touro College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. American Jewish University, located in Los Angeles, California, boasts a lower acceptance rate of 68%, indicating a more selective admissions process. Touro College, with campuses in New York, California, and Nevada, has a higher acceptance rate of 80%, making it a more accessible option. While American Jewish University excels in the fields of Jewish studies, business, and education, Touro College offers a wider range of programs, including osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and law. Additionally, American Jewish University has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community, while Touro College's larger student population provides a more diverse and vibrant campus life. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences and more, including graduation rates, tuition fees, and available scholarships.

	American Jewish University	Touro College
Overview
Location	Los Angeles, California	New York, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Jewish

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.0%	76.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	25	1,592
Total number of admissions given out	24	1,225
Admitted students who chose to enroll	6	544
Yield rate	25.0%	44.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$42,396
Average net price		$23,038
Tuition		$19,950
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,000 Meal plan: $3,000
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		88.0% Average amount $9,787
Students receiving federal student loan		21.0% Average amount $5,547
Students taking out private loans		1.0% Average amount $8,488

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	48 Men 14.6% Women 85.4%	5,179 Men 29.9% Women 70.1%
Graduate students	76 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	6,043 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.0%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	204	403
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Theology Psychology Philosophy and Religious Studies	Health Professions Education Psychology Multidisciplinary Studies Business
Students to faculty ratio	2:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.0%	62.1%
Dropout rate	50.0%	20.8%
Transferred out	N/A	13.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: N/A	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $122,818 Year 2: $109,587 Year 3: $121,150 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $70,581 Year 2: $89,672 Year 3: $113,647 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,380 Year 2: $97,367 Year 3: $112,431 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,318 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $85,512 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $80,718 Year 3: $82,727 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,329 Year 2: $68,618 Year 3: $78,261 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,501 Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: $78,025 Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $74,616 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,714 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $74,258 Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $71,315 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $72,415

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