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Overview |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 48% |
Admission |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 26% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Maryland | ||
| 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 of Maryland College Park is larger than than George Washington based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 25,939 students)
George Washington vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Maryland?
- George Washington University is 540.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at George Washington than University of Maryland College Park ($62,110.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than George Washington ($16,210 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 7.8% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,576 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of Maryland College Park (78% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 213.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($35,257 vs. $11,232)
George Washington vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 21 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Maryland (44.6%)
George Washington vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Maryland? 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 Maryland and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than George Washington University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $5,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,962)
- Maryland 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 Maryland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/