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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Penn State Abington Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 69% |
Admission |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 24% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 1,223 students)
George Washington vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Penn State Brandywine?
- George Washington University is 342.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.4% higher at George Washington than Penn State Brandywine ($64,700.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than George Washington ($21,739 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 17.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,820 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Penn State Brandywine (77% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 277% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($35,367 vs. $9,380)
George Washington vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 325 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Penn State Brandywine (81% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $55,300)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,818)
- George Washington graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/