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Overview |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 41% |
Admission |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $166 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 71% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,141 students)
George Washington vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Colgate than George Washington University ($63,904.00 vs. $62,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than George Washington ($27,074 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 2.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,720 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Colgate University (78% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 55% larger than aid received George Washington University ($54,647 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 80 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Colgate (12.4%)
George Washington vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Colgate? 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 Colgate and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than George Washington University (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $8,837 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($16,125 vs. $24,962)
- Colgate graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($166 vs. $258)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/