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Overview |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 23% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Ohio State?
- George Washington University is 438.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at George Washington than Ohio State University ($62,110.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than George Washington ($19,582 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 12.2% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,006 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Ohio State University (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 220.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($35,257 vs. $10,993)
George Washington vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 1 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Ohio 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 Ohio State and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Ohio State University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $29,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,962)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/