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AU Hunter Georgetown Baruch Northeastern BU Fordham Brooklyn College University of Richmond Lehman Binghamton University William & Mary| George Washington University | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 86% |
Admission |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $117 |
Diversity |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 0% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 15,012 students)
George Washington vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or City College of New York?
- George Washington University is 833.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.8% higher at George Washington than CUNY City College ($64,700.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than George Washington ($4,599 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 11.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,300 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than George Washington University (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 282.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($35,367 vs. $9,236)
George Washington vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 169 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than CUNY City College (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $30,700 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,562 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,962)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/