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AU Georgetown SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers City College of New York Hunter Fordham Northeastern BU University of Richmond Pace University-New York Queens College| George Washington University | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 19,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,352 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $4,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 25,693 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 12,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $111 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 0% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 19,854 students)
George Washington vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Baruch?
- George Washington University is 796.2% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.4% higher at George Washington than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($62,110.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than George Washington ($4,991 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 16.7% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($15,720 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 274.2% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($35,257 vs. $9,423)
George Washington vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 64 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Baruch? 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 Baruch and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $14,162 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($10,800 vs. $24,962)
- Baruch graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/