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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 27% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,092 students)
George Washington vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Drew University?
- George Washington University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at George Washington than Drew University ($62,110.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than George Washington ($28,183 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 4.3% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,720 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Drew University ($35,257 vs. $31,901)
George Washington vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Drew University? 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 Drew University and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Drew University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $55,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/