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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | EC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | EC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 29% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 657 students)
George Washington vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or EC?
- George Washington University is 79% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at George Washington than Elmira College ($64,700.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than George Washington ($24,551 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 16.5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,990 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than George Washington University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 34% larger than aid received Elmira College ($35,367 vs. $26,386)
George Washington vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or EC? 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 EC and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Elmira College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $34,500 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $46,000)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/