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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | St Mary's College of Maryland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 94% |
Admission |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $210 |
Diversity |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 12% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | St. Mary's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,520 students)
George Washington vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or St. Mary's?
- George Washington University is 412.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at George Washington than St Mary's College of Maryland ($62,110.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than George Washington ($20,714 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 11.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,146 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than George Washington University (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 243.5% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($35,257 vs. $10,265)
George Washington vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 149 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or St. Mary's? 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 St. Mary's and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $29,000 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $4,592 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($20,370 vs. $24,962)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/