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AU Georgetown USAFA Northeastern BU West Point Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse| George Washington University | United States Naval Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Annapolis | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annapolis, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 4,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | usna.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Annapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 0% |
Admission |
George Washington | Annapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 14,727 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 1,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1200/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Annapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Annapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| 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 | Annapolis | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 21% | ||
| 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 | Annapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 90% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Annapolis | ||
| 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 4,465 students)
George Washington vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Annapolis?
- George Washington University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at George Washington than United States Naval Academy ($64,700.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than United States Naval Academy (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($35,367 vs. $0)
George Washington vs. Annapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Annapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Annapolis or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
George Washington vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Annapolis? 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 Annapolis and George Washington.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/