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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 37% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,026 students)
George Washington vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Arcadia?
- George Washington University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at George Washington than Arcadia University ($62,110.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than George Washington ($29,692 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 14.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,720 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 14% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($35,257 vs. $30,934)
George Washington vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 190 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Arcadia University (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $34,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $46,400)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/