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AU Georgetown Emory Miami SMU Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond LSU William & Mary Villanova| George Washington University | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 66% |
Admission |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 86% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 14,027 students)
George Washington vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Tulane?
- George Washington University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at George Washington than Tulane University ($62,110.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than Tulane ($42,723 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 10.3% lower than costs at Tulane University ($15,720 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Tulane University (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($35,257 vs. $30,747)
George Washington vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 52 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Tulane (11.5%)
George Washington vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Tulane? 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 Tulane and George Washington.
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $74,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,529)
- George Washington graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/