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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 82% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,656 students)
George Washington vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Franciscan?
- George Washington University is 102.8% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at George Washington than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($62,110.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than George Washington ($25,310 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 67.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($9,390 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 110.1% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,257 vs. $16,779)
George Washington vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 129 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $40,700 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,962)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/