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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 35% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 8,286 students)
George Washington vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Jefferson?
- George Washington University is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at George Washington than Thomas Jefferson University ($62,110.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than George Washington ($28,110 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 6.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,715 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($35,257 vs. $32,486)
George Washington vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and George Washington.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $42,400 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $80,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,962)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/