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AU Georgetown Smith College Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Bryn Mawr Villanova Wellesley Miami| George Washington University | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | MHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $35,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $41,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 75% |
Admission |
George Washington | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 5,030 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 1,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
George Washington | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 58% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,330 students)
George Washington vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or MHC?
- George Washington University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at George Washington than Mount Holyoke College ($64,700.00 vs. $63,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than George Washington ($35,782 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 15.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,300 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Mount Holyoke College (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 18.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($41,823 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than MHC (38.3%)
George Washington vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or MHC? 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 MHC and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than George Washington University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $30,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,756 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($21,206 vs. $24,962)
- MHC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/