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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Messiah College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 35% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Messiah College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,231 students)
George Washington vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Messiah College?
- George Washington University is 61.1% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at George Washington than Messiah College ($62,110.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than George Washington ($24,120 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 36% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,560 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Messiah College ($35,257 vs. $27,519)
George Washington vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 165 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Messiah College (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Messiah 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 Messiah College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Messiah College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $31,900 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $48,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,989)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/