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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova State University of New York at New Paltz Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 3,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $18,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $9,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 72% |
Admission |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 7,221 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 5,259 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 21% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 3,229 students)
George Washington vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Purchase College?
- George Washington University is 815.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281% higher at George Washington than SUNY at Purchase College ($64,700.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than George Washington ($18,651 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 5.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,400 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than SUNY at Purchase College (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 267.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($35,367 vs. $9,627)
George Washington vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 212 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (81% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $40,300 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $2,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,962)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/