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AU Georgetown Dickinson College Gettysburg College Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse| George Washington University | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | F&M | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 68% |
Admission |
George Washington | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
George Washington | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 59% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 1,911 students)
George Washington vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at F&M than George Washington University ($68,180.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than George Washington ($37,475 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 4.7% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,568 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Franklin and Marshall College (77% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 29.4% larger than aid received George Washington University ($45,764 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or George Washington .
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
George Washington vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or F&M? 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 F&M and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than George Washington University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $18,600 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,962)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/