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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | OWU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 27% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 1,452 students)
George Washington vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or OWU?
- George Washington University is 25% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at George Washington than Ohio Wesleyan University ($64,700.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than George Washington ($23,826 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 14.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,226 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than George Washington University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 20.2% larger than aid received George Washington University ($42,496 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or OWU? 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 OWU and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $30,900 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $49,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/