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Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Syracuse Miami NYU Washington and Lee Maryland| American University | George Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | George Washington | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 25,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $62,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $62,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $42,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $35,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 78% |
Admission |
AU | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 27,266 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 13,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1330/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
AU | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 89% | ||
Campus |
AU | George Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or George Washington?
- George Washington University is 17% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at George Washington than American University ($62,110.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than George Washington ($41,369 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 0.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,706 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than American University (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 29.9% larger than aid received American University ($35,257 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or AU .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 42 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at AU (3.7)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or George Washington? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between George Washington and AU.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than American University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $15,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $712 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,962)
- AU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/