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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Annapolis Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Harvard Miami Syracuse| George Washington University | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | West Point | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | West Point | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
George Washington | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
George Washington | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 92% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | West Point | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 4,393 students)
George Washington vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or West Point?
- George Washington University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at George Washington than United States Military Academy ($62,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than United States Military Academy (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($35,257 vs. $0)
George Washington vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than West Point (12%)
George Washington vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or West Point? 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 West Point and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than United States Military Academy (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/