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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 25% | ||
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 | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 1,436 students)
George Washington vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or BC?
- George Washington University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at George Washington than Bridgewater College ($64,700.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than George Washington ($19,660 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 13.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,370 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than George Washington University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 2.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,350 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 George Washington University (1294) is 260 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than George Washington (43.5%)
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 George Washington is higher than Bridgewater College (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $37,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $43,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/