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AU Georgetown Denison Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 51% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,967 students)
George Washington vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Wooster?
- George Washington University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at George Washington than The College of Wooster ($62,110.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than George Washington ($28,976 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 16.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,500 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than George Washington University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 20% larger than aid received George Washington University ($42,315 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 57 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Wooster? 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 Wooster and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than The College of Wooster (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $29,300 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $51,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/