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Overview |
George Washington | NYU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 45% |
Admission |
George Washington | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
George Washington | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 52% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or NYU?
- George Washington University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at George Washington than New York University ($62,110.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than George Washington ($29,499 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 29% lower than costs at New York University ($15,720 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than New York University (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 33.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($47,096 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 66 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming NYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at NYU (3.79)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than NYU (12.5%)
George Washington vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or NYU? 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 NYU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than George Washington University (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $4,500 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $1,712 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,962)
- NYU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/