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Overview |
AU | Georgetown | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 20,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | georgetown.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Georgetown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $64,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $64,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $19,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $37,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $46,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 36% |
Admission |
AU | Georgetown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 25,485 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 3,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1390/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Georgetown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Georgetown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $118,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $160 |
Diversity |
AU | Georgetown | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Georgetown | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 87% | ||
Campus |
AU | Georgetown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 13,019 students)
AU vs. Georgetown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Georgetown?
- Georgetown University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Georgetown than American University ($64,896.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than AU ($37,967 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 16.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,012 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than Georgetown University (62% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 48.8% larger than aid received American University ($46,729 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. Georgetown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Georgetown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown or AU .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 164 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than Georgetown (13.1%)
AU vs. Georgetown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Georgetown? 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 Georgetown and AU.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than American University (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $54,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $64,800)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $24,250)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($160 vs. $250)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/