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Overview |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 82% |
Admission |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $288 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 66% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Northeastern?
- George Washington University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at George Washington than Northeastern University ($62,110.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than George Washington ($35,827 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 17.2% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,720 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than George Washington University (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 20.1% larger than aid received George Washington University ($42,331 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 141 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
George Washington vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Northeastern University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $69,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,875)
- George Washington graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($258 vs. $288)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/