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Overview |
George Washington | BU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 48% |
Admission |
George Washington | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | BU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 61% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or BU?
- George Washington University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at George Washington than Boston University ($62,110.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than George Washington ($27,829 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 10.7% lower than costs at Boston University ($15,720 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Boston University (78% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 46.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($51,565 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 9 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at BU (3.79)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than BU (14.4%)
George Washington vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or BU? 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 BU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than George Washington University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $8,500 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $72,000)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/