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AU Georgetown Queens College Northeastern BU Fordham City College of New York University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Hunter Miami| George Washington University | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 13,935 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $4,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $9,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 27,112 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 14,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 53.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1140/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $107 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 0% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 13,935 students)
George Washington vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Brooklyn College?
- George Washington University is 833.6% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.8% higher at George Washington than CUNY Brooklyn College ($64,700.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than George Washington ($4,105 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 33.7% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($16,300 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than George Washington University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 280.7% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($35,367 vs. $9,290)
George Washington vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 179 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Brooklyn College? 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 Brooklyn College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $32,600 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,580 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,962)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($107 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/