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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham WUSTL University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 54% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 17,202 students)
George Washington vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- George Washington University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at George Washington than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($64,700.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than George Washington ($30,911 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 11.9% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,570 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than George Washington University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 8.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($38,498 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 37 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Louis University-Main Campus and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,800)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/