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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 48% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,353 students)
George Washington vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Allegheny College?
- George Washington University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at George Washington than Allegheny College ($62,110.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than George Washington ($26,719 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 13.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,796 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 20.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($42,599 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Allegheny College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $55,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $4,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $29,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College 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/