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AU Georgetown Maryland TU Mason Northeastern BU UD Fordham University of Richmond Penn State William & Mary| George Washington University | University of Maryland Baltimore County | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 13,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #303 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $9,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $25,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $17,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 92% |
Admission |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 11,534 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 9,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 5% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | UMBC | ||
| 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 UMBC based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 13,991 students)
George Washington vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UMBC?
- George Washington University is 585.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at George Washington than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($62,110.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than George Washington ($17,692 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 17.5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,378 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than George Washington University (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 296.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($35,257 vs. $8,889)
George Washington vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 85 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or UMBC? 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 UMBC and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $21,000 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,765 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,962)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/