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Overview |
George Washington | Duke | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 42% |
Admission |
George Washington | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $77 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 74% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Duke | ||
| 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 Duke based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 18,023 students)
George Washington vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Duke?
- George Washington University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at George Washington than Duke University ($62,110.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than George Washington ($23,694 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 5.9% lower than costs at Duke University ($15,720 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Duke University (78% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 62.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($57,444 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 156 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Duke students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Duke (6.3%)
George Washington vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Duke? 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 Duke and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than George Washington University (94% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $28,400 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $80,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $17,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($7,500 vs. $24,962)
- Duke graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($77 vs. $258)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/