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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 57% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 5,054 students)
George Washington vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Ithaca College?
- George Washington University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at George Washington than Ithaca College ($62,110.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than George Washington ($35,858 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 1.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,720 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($35,257 vs. $29,677)
George Washington vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or George Washington .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Ithaca College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $56,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $788 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,750)
- George Washington graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/