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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 11% |
Admission |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $67 |
Diversity |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 85% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 943 students)
George Washington vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or USMMA?
- George Washington University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at George Washington than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($62,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than George Washington ($4,891 vs. $42,723)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (78% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 685.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($35,257 vs. $4,489)
George Washington vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 74 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than USMMA (27.3%)
George Washington vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or USMMA? 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 USMMA and George Washington.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $11,900 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $80,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,962)
- USMMA graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/