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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | EMU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
George Washington | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1040/1590 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
George Washington | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 27% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,334 students)
George Washington vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or EMU?
- George Washington University is 53% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at George Washington than Eastern Mennonite University ($62,110.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than George Washington ($23,783 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 28.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,240 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than George Washington University (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($35,257 vs. $30,460)
George Washington vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 285 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or EMU? 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 EMU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $36,600 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,512 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,962)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/