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NJIT AU Georgetown TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark| George Washington University | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 52% |
Admission |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 8% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 25,568 students)
George Washington vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Rutgers?
- George Washington University is 373.2% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at George Washington than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($64,700.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than George Washington ($19,052 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 10.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,715 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 117.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($35,367 vs. $16,249)
George Washington vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 69 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,747 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,962)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/