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AU Georgetown Haverford College Amherst Williams Vassar Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Bryn Mawr| George Washington University | Swarthmore College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 63% |
Admission |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 75% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,625 students)
George Washington vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Swarthmore?
- George Washington University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Swarthmore for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at George Washington than Swarthmore College ($62,110.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than George Washington ($20,715 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 14.7% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($15,720 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Swarthmore College (78% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 35.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($47,703 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 137 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
George Washington vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than George Washington University (95% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $65,800)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $5,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,962)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/