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AU Georgetown University of Scranton Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond Seton Hall University William & Mary Villanova Drexel Miami| George Washington University | Saint Joseph's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 48% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 7,201 students)
George Washington vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Saint Joseph's University?
- George Washington University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at George Washington than Saint Joseph's University ($64,700.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than George Washington ($36,392 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 3.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,740 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than George Washington University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($35,367 vs. $29,400)
George Washington vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Saint Joseph's University (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,954 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,008 vs. $24,962)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/