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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 3% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,842 students)
George Washington vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or SUNY Poly?
- George Washington University is 778.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.3% higher at George Washington than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($62,110.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than George Washington ($13,799 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 12.2% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,008 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than George Washington University (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 271.2% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($35,257 vs. $9,497)
George Washington vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 153 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $27,300 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $8,377 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($16,585 vs. $24,962)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/