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AU Georgetown Furman Northeastern BU Fordham Wofford College JMU University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova CofC| George Washington University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Elon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 68% |
Admission |
George Washington | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 80% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 7,123 students)
George Washington vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Elon?
- George Washington University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at George Washington than Elon University ($62,110.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than George Washington ($41,527 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 13.2% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,886 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Elon University (78% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 154% larger than aid received Elon University ($35,257 vs. $13,880)
George Washington vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 83 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Elon? 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 Elon and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than George Washington University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,712 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,962)
- Elon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/