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Overview |
George Washington | Emory | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 15,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $59,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $59,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,972 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $27,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $50,828 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 46% |
Admission |
George Washington | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 31,929 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 11.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 40.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $178 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 67% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 15,046 students)
George Washington vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Emory?
- George Washington University is 8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at George Washington than Emory University ($64,700.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than George Washington ($27,986 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 16.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,300 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Emory University (77% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 43.7% larger than aid received George Washington University ($50,828 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 86 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emory (3.8)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Emory (11.1%)
George Washington vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Emory? 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 Emory and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than George Washington University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $1,000 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $80,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $7,729 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($17,233 vs. $24,962)
- Emory graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory 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/