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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | PHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
George Washington | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
George Washington | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 83% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 409 students)
George Washington vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or PHC?
- George Washington University is 118.7% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at George Washington than Patrick Henry College ($62,110.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than George Washington ($26,095 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 42.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,020 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than George Washington University (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 160.6% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($35,257 vs. $13,531)
George Washington vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or PHC? 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 PHC and George Washington.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/