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Overview |
George Washington | UB | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
George Washington | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
George Washington | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UB | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 3% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UB?
- George Washington University is 778.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.5% higher at George Washington than University at Buffalo ($62,110.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than George Washington ($18,524 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 3.1% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,720 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University at Buffalo (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 313.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($35,257 vs. $8,521)
George Washington vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 121 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or UB? 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 UB and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University at Buffalo (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $22,100 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,962)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/