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AU Georgetown RPI Clarkson Northeastern BU UB Binghamton University Fordham University of Richmond Stevens William & Mary| George Washington University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | RIT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
George Washington | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
George Washington | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 49% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | RIT | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 16,615 students)
George Washington vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or RIT ?
- George Washington University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at George Washington than Rochester Institute of Technology ($62,110.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than George Washington ($39,600 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,978 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than George Washington University (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($35,257 vs. $29,122)
George Washington vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 43 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or RIT ? 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 RIT and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $15,600 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $64,900)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $3,038 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($24,962 vs. $28,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/