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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | JCU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
George Washington | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 30% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,773 students)
George Washington vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or JCU?
- George Washington University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at George Washington than John Carroll University ($64,700.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than George Washington ($30,790 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 15.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,160 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than George Washington University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 9.3% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($35,367 vs. $32,359)
George Washington vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 167 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or JCU? 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 JCU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than John Carroll University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $22,900 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $57,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,939)
- George Washington graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/