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Overview |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 43% |
Admission |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 71% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 15,280 students)
George Washington vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or BC?
- Boston College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at BC than George Washington University ($66,410.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than George Washington ($32,590 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 13.3% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,300 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Boston College (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 44.5% larger than aid received George Washington University ($51,099 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 86 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than BC (15.7%)
George Washington vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or BC? 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 BC and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than George Washington University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $10,400 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $80,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,962)
- BC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/