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AU Georgetown Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue| George Washington University | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | NC State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 71% |
Admission |
George Washington | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
George Washington | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 14% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or NC State?
- George Washington University is 850.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at George Washington than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($62,110.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than George Washington ($14,852 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 23.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,748 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (78% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 284% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($35,257 vs. $9,181)
George Washington vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 30 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than NC State (47.2%)
George Washington vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or NC State? 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 NC State and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $23,300 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $4,180 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,962)
- NC State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/